Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/BECM) (23V440000)

WARNING: This page is about the Fusion SE, 1.5L Eng VIN D, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2023-06-23
Reference number: 23V440000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 23V440000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2019 FORD FUSION

2020 FORD FUSION

Campaign No: 23V440000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 14452

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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 OF DEFECT

A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.