Safety Recall 22S33 | Insufficient Welds in High Voltage Battery | 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair

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A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V331000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 27

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.

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.

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