Ford is recalling 2022-2026 Escape PHEVs and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsairs due to potential battery failure causing crash risk or fire. Owners must update software and limit battery charge until fixed.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2026 Escape PHEVs and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsairs because a battery defect could cause power loss leading to crashes or fires. Owners need to update software and limit battery charging until the fix is complete.
A manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells can cause internal short circuits, leading to battery failure. This failure may cause loss of drive power (increasing crash risk) or fire.
Owners of 2022-2026 Ford Escape PHEVs and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsairs are affected. Drivers using the vehicle in normal conditions without the software update are most at risk.
Check if your vehicle has a 2022-2026 model year Ford Escape PHEV or 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting September 4, 2026.
Dealers will update the battery energy control module and hybrid powertrain control module software for free.
Owners must limit the maximum battery charge until the software update is complete.
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
A manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells may cause internal short circuits, leading to battery failure that could cause crashes or fires.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2022-2026 Ford Escape PHEV or 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting September 4, 2026.
Dealers will update the battery software for free. Owners must limit battery charging until the update is complete.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V091000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V091000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026. 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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