2020-2021 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair recall: traction battery
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 13, 2022. It covers about 27 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27
- reported
- May 13, 2022
- owners notified
- Aug 8, 2022
- related complaints
- 166
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 22V331000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2020 2020
- Lincoln Corsair 2021 2021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 166 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 22V331000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair traction battery?
Yes. Recall 22V331000, reported on May 13, 2022, covers about 27 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V331000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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