Ford expanded a recall covering Escape plug-in hybrids from model years 2020 through 2024 and Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids from model years 2021 through 2024 after identifying a manufacturing defect from battery supplier Samsung SDI that could cause a short circuit and fire, according to Autobody News. The recall was part of a broader wave of Samsung SDI-related battery issues affecting multiple automakers in 2024.
Operator takeaway
Samsung SDI battery defects affected multiple automakers in 2024 — if you store or transport Escapes or Corsairs from these model years, check the VIN against NHTSA recall listings before parking them next to other vehicles.