Traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)Recall 23V-440 · 2019–2020 Ford Fusion
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-440 covers 14,452 2019–2020 Ford Fusion for a traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 516 vehicles were listed as unreachable.