FORD ESCAPE 2021: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V149000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-03-28 2022-03-11 2022-03-14

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S48

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.

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.