Vehicle recall 23V440000 · June 23, 2023
2019-2020 Ford Fusion
The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
- Consequence
- A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
- 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
- 23V440000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S33
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,452
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Fusion (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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