Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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- (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
4 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
11036550
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15 Certain 2020-2026 Model Year Escape and 2021-2026 Model Year Corsair Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) a High Voltage Battery Replacement
11029537
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2025-2026 Escape/Corsair PHEV only vehicles built on 21-Jul-2025 and through 27-Oct-2025 may exhibit an intermittent no crank/no start condition with an illuminated MIL and Service Engine Soon message in the message center with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P1A42:00 and/or P1A0F:87 or stored
11029612
Date: 2026-02-10. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced Central Gateway calibration update to address a false warning light triggered after unplugging the vehicle from the charger"
11024525
Date: 2025-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair PHEV vehicles may require inspection of the high voltage battery due to rust, scratches, curb strikes, road debris, or other minor damage. Section 414-03A of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has recently been updated to improve diagnostics for such damage and pro
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