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Ford Battery Energy Control Module

The Ford battery energy control module may display an incorrect state of charge or cause a high voltage battery fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules. 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. 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.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2026, and covers 83 units nationwide. Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge.
  2. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  3. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.

  1. Ford Battery Energy Control Module, Electrical System

From the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*.

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26E063000
Units affected
83
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
26S70
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)