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2020–2021 Ford Escape recall — NHTSA 22V331000

Ford Motor Company · 22V331000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 22V331000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V331000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Model year(s): 2020–2021
Affected component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Report received: 13/05/2022

Summary

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V331000

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 22V331000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.