Ford Recalls 2021 Mustang Mach-E for Windshield Bonding Defect
Ford is recalling 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the windshield may not be properly bonded. This defect could allow the windshield to detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield detachment) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MUSTANG MACH E
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Windshield
- Affected units
- 17,692
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MUSTANG MACH E
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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