GROUNDWORK — 26V091000: Electrical systems and batteries recall for LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV / FORD ESCAPE PHEV LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV / FORD ESCAPE PHEV: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 26V091000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 26V091000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:37:01.094Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V091000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV 2024 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV 2023 FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2024 FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV 2022 FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2026 FORD ESCAPE PHEV OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026. OWNER PREPARATION Keep existing warnings or observations for service. This guide does not ask you to probe wiring, disconnect a battery or open a high-voltage assembly. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V091000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which electrical component or software function is covered, and what interim charging, parking or use instructions does the manufacturer give? Compare the answer with the reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which module and software completion record demonstrate that the update for 26V091000 was applied? Ask the service provider how the campaign-specific software remedy is documented. A dashboard reset is not evidence of the specified update. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. How does this campaign relate to 24V954000, 25V489000, and does work recorded under an earlier campaign satisfy the current remedy? Show any earlier work order. Related recall numbers can describe expanded or repeated work; ask the manufacturer to reconcile the records. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V091000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.