Ford Fusion: Management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

Date

June 23, 2023

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Fusion (2019, 2020)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

14452

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

May 15, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

23S33

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

High Voltage Battery · High Voltage Battery Assembly · KG98-10B759-B*

Recall number

23V440000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.