2023 Ford Escape Phev | 2024 Ford Escape Phev | 2025 Ford Escape Phev | 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2025 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published February 18, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V091000, published February 18, 2026 and initiated February 17, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2023 Ford Escape Phev | 2024 Ford Escape Phev | 2025 Ford Escape Phev | 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2025 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
What to do
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE PHEV
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2023 FORD ESCAPE PHEV | 2024 FORD ESCAPE PHEV | 2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV | 2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV | 2024 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV | 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV | 2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Ford Escape Phev | 2024 Ford Escape Phev | 2025 Ford Escape Phev | 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2025 Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V091000 on February 18, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE PHEV.