FORD ESCAPE 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V331000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-08-08 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-13 |
Production Dates: 2019-04-03 - 2019-09-21
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S33
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
