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2019-2020 Ford Fusion recall: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 23, 2023. It covers about 14,452 vehicles.

vehicles affected
14,452
reported
Jun 23, 2023
owners notified
May 15, 2025
related complaints
74

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Risk
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.

Recall number 23V440000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 23V440000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Ford Fusion management system/energy control module (bms/becm)?

Yes. Recall 23V440000, reported on June 23, 2023, covers about 14,452 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V440000?

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.

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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