2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 17, 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 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
25,237 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev.
- 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
561 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 17, 2026 2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
- Feb. 3, 2026 2026 Ford E-Transit recall: High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
- Feb. 3, 2026 2023-2024 Ford Transit recall: Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured
- Jan. 21, 2026 2025 Ford F-53, 2025 Ford F-59 recall: Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- Jan. 21, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Escape Phev 2022-2026
- Lincoln Corsair Phev 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V091000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 25,237 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25SC4 |
| “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