Ford to recall 20,484 hybrid SUVs over battery concern
Dec 31 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Ford Motor Co (F.N), would recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns.
The recall includes certain Ford Escape and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024.
The NHTSA said,
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure,
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.
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Ford to recall 20,484 hybrid SUVs over battery concern, source
