2020-2024 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair recall: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 20, 2024. It covers about 20,484 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,484
- reported
- Dec 20, 2024
- owners notified
- May 30, 2025
- related complaints
- 316
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Recall number 24V954000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 316 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 Ford Escape2022 Ford Escape2023 Ford Escape2024 Ford Escape2021 Lincoln Corsair2022 Lincoln Corsair2023 Lincoln Corsair2024 Lincoln Corsair
Questions about recall 24V954000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2024 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair management system/energy control module (bms/becm)?
Yes. Recall 24V954000, reported on December 20, 2024, covers about 20,484 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V954000?
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
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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