Recall 22V331000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date

20220513

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	FORD	ESCAPE
2021	LINCOLN	CORSAIR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.