FORD FUSION 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FUSION | 2020 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S33
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14452
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module "BECM" may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge "parts and labor". As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 21, 2024. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipates part availability on 2nd quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
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.
