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Recall 22V-331

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2020 Ford Escape and 1 other model: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-331
Reported
May 13, 2022
Vehicles affected
27 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles