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Ford Motor Company: Loss of Power or Fire Risk from Incorrect BECM Software

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge.

Company
Ford Motor Company
Reason
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
Hazard
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
83 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
Remedy
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S70.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E063000…

Products

  1. Recalled: certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.

    Equipment · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update history

  1. First listed on OVERLOOKED from the official record.

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