Ford Kuga was recalled under the maker’s own code 24S79 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 24S79
Ford Kuga
- United States
- 24V954 · filed 20 December 2024
- Canada
- 2024781 · filed 20 December 2024
- European Union
- SR/01457/25 · published 18 April 2025
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Fire, Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 119 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
The remedy, as America published it
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.