06:52 AM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Ford Motor Company ( F ) will recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs due to battery concerns, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.

The recall includes certain Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles from 2020 to 2024 due to a manufacturing defect that could cause an internal short circuit and battery failure, NHTSA said.

The auto safety regulator said dealers will update the battery energy control module software and replace the high voltage battery pack for free if necessary.