Ford recalls 2020 Escape hybrids with potential power loss causing crashes. Owners must have high voltage battery replaced free by dealers.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles with hybrid powertrains due to potential battery failure that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Ford for free battery replacement.
Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery can fail, leading to loss of drive power. This may cause the vehicle to lose power while driving, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Ford Escape vehicles with hybrid powertrains are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face reduced power during operation.
Check if your 2020 Ford Escape has a hybrid powertrain. The recall covers specific models with 2.5L hybrid systems.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule battery replacement.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery at no cost to you.
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.
The recall is for potential battery failure that could cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Your 2020 Ford Escape with a hybrid powertrain may be affected. Check if it has a 2.5L hybrid system.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the battery replacement; dealers will handle it at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V331000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V331000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
