2020–2024 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair Electrical System Recall 24V954000 (Ford 24S79)

NHTSA recall 24V954000 (Ford recall 24S79) covers about 20,484 2020–2024 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 20, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V954000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

20,484
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2024
model years
Dec 20, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm))

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The risk

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.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.

Status: NHTSA lists May 30, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Ford recall number 24S79

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V954000 as 24S79. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24S79 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Escape2020–2024All Escape recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2021–2024All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 20, 2024
Owner notification
May 30, 2025
Build dates covered
Jul 10, 2019 to Apr 17, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 24V954000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V954000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V954000 or 24S79). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V954000?

NHTSA recall 24V954000 (Ford recall 24S79) covers about 20,484 2020–2024 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 20, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V954000?

NHTSA's record for 24V954000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V954000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V954000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists May 30, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 24V954000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24S79. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24S79) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V954000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V954000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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