Recall Alert: 2023-2025 Ford Escape, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair

by TTAC Staff

Published: February 24th, 2026

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Today's recall involves Fords and Lincolns.

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 24,690 plug-in hybrid vehicles, including certain 2023–2025 Ford Escape and 2023–2026 Lincoln Corsair models, due to a potential defect in the high-voltage battery system.

The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in one or more battery cells that could cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.

A final repair is still under development. In the meantime, owners are advised to operate their vehicles only in Auto EV mode and limit charging to a maximum of 80 percent battery capacity. Ford plans to mail interim notification letters outlining these precautions on March 6, 2026, followed by additional correspondence once a permanent remedy is available.

Owners with questions can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s internal recall number for this action is 25SC4. This recall expands earlier recalls 24V954 and 25V489, and affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 18, 2026.

Disclosure: This article was partially written by AI and edited by a human staffer.

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Bd2 on Feb 25, 2026

What an idiotic company dependent on socialism and christianity to stay afloat

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Bd2 on Feb 26, 2026

^ ANAL

This isn't the 1st recall for this; a few years ago Ford recalled the PHEV Kuga/Escape over in Europe and delayed the US launch (guess they never really fixed the problem).

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