Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Escape models with hybrid powertrains due to potential sudden loss of drive power causing crashes. Owners must have high voltage battery replaced free by dealers.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Escape vehicles with hybrid powertrains because their high voltage battery can fail, causing sudden loss of drive power that increases crash risk. This affects vehicles where the battery is part of the 2.5L Hybrid system.
The high voltage battery in these vehicles can fail unexpectedly, causing a sudden loss of drive power. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle loses power while moving.
Owners of 2021-2022 Ford Escape vehicles with 2.5L Hybrid powertrains are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face sudden power loss during operation.
Check if your 2021-2022 Ford Escape has a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The recall covers vehicles where the high voltage battery is part of the hybrid system.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a battery replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery free of charge for affected vehicles.
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.
The high voltage battery in these vehicles can fail, causing sudden loss of drive power that increases crash risk.
Your 2021-2022 Ford Escape with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain is affected.
The recall has no specific deadline; owners can contact Ford to schedule a replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V149000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V149000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
