NHTSA recall campaign
22V331000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2022-05-13Affected27 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →