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2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV Recalled by Ford Motor Company — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
The remedy is currently under development. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Affected Products
2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Why Was This Recalled?
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Ford Motor Company
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report