NHTSA recall record

Ford Explorer hybrid propulsion system recall — NHTSA campaign 24V685000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against…

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24V685000official record ID
Sep 13, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record24V685000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmFord Motor Company
ComponentHYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Report dateSep 13, 2024
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.

Potential consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S61.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

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