A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Hybrid Propulsion System

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Actions

A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.

Documents (7)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 21S48 Certain 2020 through 2022 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles Battery Pack Replacement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Supplement #1 Safety Recall 21S48 Certain 2020 through 2022 Model Year Escape and Corsair PHEV Vehicles Battery Pack Replacement
• ISSUED Renotification Notice

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