If you own a 2020-2024 Ford Escape or a 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair, you may be facing one of the most serious Ford recalls in recent history. The Ford Escape recall 2025 and the recall on Lincoln Corsair are making headlines because of a dangerous battery defect that could cause your vehicle to catch fire – even when parked and turned off. This Ford fire recall affects thousands of families in New York, New Jersey, and across the country.

The Heart of the Problem: Ford Battery Recall

The Ford battery recall targets the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. In total, 20,484 vehicles are impacted by this Ford hybrid recall due to defective Samsung SDI lithium-ion batteries:

• 16,480 Ford Escape PHEV vehicles (model years 2020-2024)
• 4,004 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV vehicles (model years 2021-2024)

These batteries can develop internal short circuits, leading to fires or explosions. According to NHTSA and multiple reports, there have already been several confirmed battery failures and at least one vehicle fire.

Key Facts:

• Ford Escape problems and Ford Escape issues reported include sudden loss of power, warning messages, and inability to charge
• Lincoln Corsair recall covers Grand Touring PHEV models, with similar fire risks
• Owners are being told not to charge their vehicles, making these hybrids unusable as intended

Ford's Fix: Is It Enough?

Ford's response to the Ford Escape recall and Ford Lincoln recall has been a software update that's supposed to detect battery problems and, if necessary, a battery replacement. However, many owners report the fix is delayed or ineffective, and some are still waiting for a solution as of mid-2025. 

Similar attempts by other automakers using Samsung batteries have failed, with post-fix fires still occurring. The Ford Escape class action lawsuit and the Ford Escape Corsair PHEV battery lawsuit allege that Ford's remedy is inadequate and leaves consumers with unsafe, unreliable vehicles.

Class Action Lawsuit

A major class action lawsuit Ford Escape and Corsair lawsuit was filed in April 2025. The suit, brought by owners in multiple states, claims:

• Ford knew about the battery fire risk before selling these vehicles but concealed this information from consumers
• Ford marketed the Escape and Corsair hybrids as safe and reliable, even as it was aware of the potential for spontaneous fires due to battery defects
• Ford's only remedy so far – a promised software update – has proven ineffective in similar cases, with fires continuing even after software fixes in other brands using the same batteries
• While waiting for a real fix, Ford instructed owners to stop charging their vehicles, denying them the hybrid functionality they paid a premium for

Legal claims in the lawsuit include breach of warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, violations of state consumer protection acts, fraudulent concealment, and unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs seek damages, a proper repair, and additional remedies for affected owners.

Real Owners, Real Problems

Owners have voiced their frustrations on forums and in official complaints:

• Problems with Ford Escape include repeated “Stop Safely Now” warnings, battery failures, and electrical malfunctions
• Some Lincoln Corsair owners call their vehicles “the worst car I have ever owned” due to multiple recalls and persistent issues
• Many are left with what they call “$60,000 lawn ornaments” because they can't safely drive or charge their SUVs

How We Can Help

Owners with substantial and recurring problems may be entitled to a refund or replacement under lemon law. Other owners may have claims for breach of warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Act.

If you're dealing with the Ford Escape recall, Lincoln recalls, or any Ford and Lincoln vehicle recalls, our NY and NJ lemon law attorneys can help. We have experience with SUV fire risk cases. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing unless we win.

Don't wait – call us today for a free consultation and get the compensation you deserve!

Sources:

• EV Charging Mag: Samsung SDI Recalls 180,000 Hybrid Vehicle Batteries Due to Fire Risk
• Repairer Driven News: Samsung SDI Recalls 180,000 High-Voltage Battery Packs
• NHTSA Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
• NHTSA Recall Report (PDF)
• NHTSA Miscellaneous Recall Info (PDF)
• Green Car Reports: Jeep, Ford, Audi Plug-in Hybrid Recalls
• ClassAction.org: Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Battery Fire Lawsuit
• Ford Authority: Lincoln Corsair No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports
• Ford.com: Recall and FAQs - Escape PHEV Battery ECM Software Update
• CarComplaints: Ford Hybrid Battery Recall Lawsuit
• FordEscape.org: Safety Recall Notice 24S79 NHTSA Recall 24V954
• Reddit: Ford Escape PHEV Owner Experiences

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