2020 Ford Escape - High Voltage

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles (275,328 units) because a previous software update may not have worked properly, and a problem in the high-voltage battery could cause it to short circuit, resulting in loss of power to the wheels or battery overheating. Loss of power while driving increases crash risk, and an overheating battery can create a fire risk even when the vehicle is parked and off. Ford will mail owners with instructions once repairs are available, and recommends limiting the battery charge to 80% and using normal EV mode only until the vehicle is repaired.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: 2020 FORD ESCAPE, 2021 FORD ESCAPE, 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2022 FORD ESCAPE, 2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2023 FORD ESCAPE, 2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2024 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2024 FORD ESCAPE, 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2025 FORD ESCAPE, 2026 FORD ESCAPE. System: High Voltage. Units affected: 22,955

Reason

Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-628. This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-02-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0d0773b4-f4db-4715-8a46-35540d4069e1