tkyoshi

Not looking likely at this point, the recall site has also been updated to state they are doing Buybacks now as parts are not expected to be widely available until 2025 now. Once again Canada probably gets screwed as the Vehicle Buyback estimator only works for US Based Vehicles and we never got the $250 check either. https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/recall/recalls-and-faqs/23s33-fusion-2019-2020-battery-and-power-loss-recall/ https://www.reddit.com/r/fordfusion/comments/1ddprom/fusion_energi_buyback_or_scam/

Someone mentioned in the FB group that supposedly the latest update to dealers are Q1 2024 (Fuse + Firmware to disable charging completely) and new HVB's starting in Q4 2024. But of course we don't know how fast they will be pumping out the batteries (and also which dealers have people trained to do the swap), so could still be awhile to resolution even after new HVBs start showing up.

Canada still has 3G operating for the foreseeable future (2025 was thrown out but providers say this date is not accurate) so you won't have issues with the TCU draining the battery searching for a signal - just sucks that you can't use the app anymore regardless. There are other cars in the USA like Subaru's that have similar issues, the TCU keeps searching for a signal and drains the battery. Ford does apparently have an updated calibration to stop the search for a cell signal.

Nope the same thermal solution is in place for the larger battery (now under recall 😒)

Ugh - wouldn't even be surprised if they're dragging their heels on this..... ? PM Sent!

I would assume that is likely for the "interim remedy" which is installing an inline fuse on the BCEM and reflashing the software to disable charging completely. The final remedy is replacing everyone's HVB which will likely take awhile to manufacture since these cars are no longer in production.

Totally - only thing is I feel "many months" would be quite optimistic in this case considering the "low numbers" and also the vehicle is discontinued. It sucks but I agree that if they're gonna drag it out they should be offering some kind of compensation that was in the original FAQ. It alluded to something along those lines but there was not a peep about it in the recall letter I received https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/recall/recalls-and-faqs/23s33-fusion-2019-2020-battery-and-power-loss-recall/

Based on the updated language of the recall on Ford's side it seems like they are almost confirming it's a design defect in the 9kWh HV Battery. The recall now says that the proposed final remedy is to replace everyone's HV Battery packs. The 2nd part seems to indicate they will buffer the top of the pack more but I wonder if this means the replacement packs will be neutered a bit in terms of available EV range. I wonder if the issue is high heat situations (since we know the cooling method in these cars suck) where a large rise in temps cause the pack to become "overcharged" @ high SOC and the CID blows disabling the HV Pack but in this case the CID is also faulty in it's disconnect which then fries the BECM. However the real question is how long this will take... it might drag it on for awhile if they have to manufacture 15,000 new HV Batteries - in the interim they want to install an inline fuse to protect the BECM if the CID blows and also re-flash the existing BMS to inhibit the ability to charge at all (from the wall - basically make our cars a Fusion Hybrid).