Ford Motor Company: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit (26V091000)
Ford Motor Company: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit (26V091000). Its units affected of 25,237 is above the median of 533 (83rd percentile). Dated 260 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 25,237 · 83th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 47.3x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit |
| NHTSA ID | 26V091000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SC4 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 25237 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 83th of 871 (median 533, 47.3x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-02-17
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 83rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 25,237 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V091000: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit, 25,237 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 25,237 sits in the upper half (83th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 260 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 25,237 | 83rd | 2026-02-17 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,185 | 83rd | 2026-08-20 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 29,119 | 83rd | 2026-07-08 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
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