Ford is recalling 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs, including the Escape and Corsair, due to potential battery issues that could lead to a fire. The recall stems from manufacturing defects causing microdefects and local stresses in the high-voltage battery cell's separator layer, potentially leading to a short circuit. While there have been reports of thermal venting, no accidents or injuries have been reported. Dealers will perform a software update and replace the battery pack as needed, free of charge.
The Ford Motor Co is recalling 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns that could potentially lead to a fire, documents lodged with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration set out.filed with the NHTSA, the automaker said the problem occurred in manufacturing, and resulting “microdefects and local stresses” could cause the high-voltage battery cell’s separator layer to become damaged, leading to a short circuit and potentially, a fire.
In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short circuit, the customer may also experience battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.Dealers will perform a battery energy control module software update and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, for free, the auto safety regulator said.
The recall documents confirm there have been four total reports of “thermal venting” as a result of the issue, but no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Ford Recall Battery Fire Hybrid Suvs Escape Corsair
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ford Recalls Over 20,000 Hybrid SUVs Due to Battery ConcernsFord Motor will recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs, including certain Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair models from 2020 to 2024, due to a potential battery defect. The NHTSA states a manufacturing defect could lead to an internal short circuit and battery failure. Dealers will update the battery energy control module software and replace the high voltage battery pack free of charge.
Read more »
Ford Recalls Hybrid SUVs Over Battery Fire RiskFord is recalling over 20,000 hybrid SUVs due to battery issues that could potentially lead to a fire. The problem stems from manufacturing defects that can cause damage to the battery cell separator, increasing the risk of a short circuit and fire.
Read more »
Ford Recalls 20,484 Hybrid SUVs Over Battery Fire RiskFord Motor Co. is recalling 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs due to battery concerns that could potentially result in a fire. The issue stems from manufacturing defects causing microdefects and local stresses in the high-voltage battery cell's separator layer, potentially leading to a short circuit and fire. Dealers will perform a software update and replace the battery pack, free of charge.
Read more »
Kia Recalls Nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs Due to Missing Seat BoltsKia is recalling nearly 23,000 EV9 electric SUVs in the United States because the seats might be missing some bolts. This issue could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The recall affects vehicles built between September 25, 2023, and October 15, 2024.
Read more »
Honda recalls nearly 206,000 SUVs to fix fuel filler tubes that can leak gasolineHonda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire
Read more »
Honda Recalls Over 205,000 SUVs Due to Fuel Leak RiskHonda is recalling more than 205,000 SUVs due to a potential fuel leak issue. The problem involves the separation of the fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe, which could allow fuel to leak. This recall affects specific 2023-2025 Passport and Pilot models.
Read more »