Ford Escape; Lincoln Corsair (2020-2021): Electrical system
Recall 22V331000 · May 13, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
27
vehicles affected
27
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V331000
- Date
- May 13, 2022
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 27
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V331000?
2 models: Ford Escape (2020), Lincoln Corsair (2021), about 27 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V331000?
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
What can happen?
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.