2020–2024 Ford Escape Phev & Lincoln Corsair Phev Electrical System Recall 25V789000 (Ford 25SC4)
NHTSA recall 25V789000 (Ford recall 25SC4) covers about 20,558 2020–2024 Ford Escape Phev & Lincoln Corsair Phev vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V789000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 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.
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
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), 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. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 4, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 25SC4
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V789000 as 25SC4. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25SC4 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape Phev | 2020–2024 | — |
| Lincoln Corsair Phev | 2021–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2025
- Owner notification
- Sep 4, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Jul 10, 2019 to Apr 17, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 25V789000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 25V789000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V789000 or 25SC4). 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 25V789000?
NHTSA recall 25V789000 (Ford recall 25SC4) covers about 20,558 2020–2024 Ford Escape Phev & Lincoln Corsair Phev vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V789000?
NHTSA's record for 25V789000 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 25V789000?
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 25V789000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 4, 2026 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 25V789000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25SC4. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25SC4) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V789000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V789000, 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.