Ford, Lincoln recall 24V954000 - Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
NHTSA · December 20, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V954000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 20,484.
- Component: Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm).
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 24V954000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 67 of them reported in 2024.
- At 20,484 vehicles, it is larger than 85% of the 1,073 NHTSA campaigns from 2024 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escape | 2020 |
| Ford | Escape | 2021 |
| Ford | Escape | 2022 |
| Ford | Escape | 2023 |
| Ford | Escape | 2024 |
| Lincoln | Corsair | 2021 |
| Lincoln | Corsair | 2022 |
| Lincoln | Corsair | 2023 |
| Lincoln | Corsair | 2024 |
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