FORD EXPLORER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V626000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-04-08 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-11 |
Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S53
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2954
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
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.
Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module "BECM" diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
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.
