Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Loss of Power or Fire Risk from Incorrect BECM Software
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
- The risk
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
83 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
620 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 25, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick recall: Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints
- Aug. 25, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
- Aug. 25, 2026 2024-2026 Ford Mustang recall: Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
- Aug. 13, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
- July 28, 2026 2023-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2021-2023 Ford F-150 recall: Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S70.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 83 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S70 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record