Ford Recalls 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E for Battery Software Defect
Ford is recalling 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles with specific battery modules due to software errors that may cause power loss or fire.
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 in the propulsion system that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The recall addresses a software defect in the BECM that may display an incorrect state-of-charge or lead to the module overheating.
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an overheating BECM increases the risk of a fire. The recall covers 86 affected vehicles.
Dealers will update the BECM software free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S68.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MUSTANG MACH E
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 86
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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