Over 20,000 Ford And Lincoln PHEVs Could Catch Fire, And There's No Fix

"The latest one, regarding the plug-in hybrid Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers, is a little more special, though. That's because over 20,000 of them are being recalled in the United States for the second time because the first temporary fix didn't turn out great, so the cars' high-voltage batteries could still catch fire. Worst of all, this second recall still doesn't provide a fix, so owners are left with a huge conundrum."

""The remedy is currently under development," Ford officials said in the recall notice. "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." In total, 20,558 PHEVs are affected. Out of these, 4,015 are Lincoln Corsair crossovers built between October 24, 2019, and April 16, 2024."

Over 20,000 Ford and Lincoln plug-in hybrid crossovers are being recalled again because their high-voltage batteries may develop an internal short circuit that could lead to a fire. The recall affects 20,558 vehicles: 4,015 Lincoln Corsair crossovers and 16,543 Ford Escape PHEVs built between mid-2019 and April 2024. If the battery shuts down, vehicle propulsion will stop while steering, braking and lighting remain functional. Dealers previously updated Battery Energy Control Module software to detect cell anomalies and notify drivers, but that temporary fix did not fully prevent the hazard. Ford is developing a remedy and advises owners to use Auto EV mode and limit maximum battery charge until a repair is available.

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