Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair PHEV Recall Over Battery Defect
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2026 plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery that could lead to battery failure and increased crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair PHEV Recall Over Battery Defect
What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2025 Ford Escape PHEV and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair PHEV vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells. This defect may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 24,690 units of the following vehicles: 2023-2025 Ford Escape PHEV and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair PHEV. This recall expands previous recalls numbered 24V954 and 25V489. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V091000, and Ford's recall number is 25SC4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 18, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is developed.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a potential loss of drive power that could increase the risk of a crash, as well as a risk of fire, highlighting significant safety concerns for affected vehicle owners.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for campaign number 26V091000 at https://www.nhtsa.gov.
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