NHTSA recall 22V-331 (22V331000)
electrical system recall reported May 13, 2022 - about 27 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V331000
- Also written as
- 22V-331
- Manufacturer number
- 22S33
- Reported
- May 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~27
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-331 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.