Vehicle recall 21V869000 · November 10, 2021
2021 Ford Escape
The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
- 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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V869000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21S48
- Owner notification
- December 1, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escape (2021): 2021
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