Ford recalls over 42,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs

Ford Motor Company recently announced a recall of 42,784 units of the 2021–2023 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles. The recall targets rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variants equipped with a rear axle differential assembly whose final drive pinion shaft exhibits a potential structural defect — posing a risk of bending, fracture, or complete failure.

According to documents submitted by Ford to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this defect may cause sudden loss of propulsion while driving. More critically, vehicles parked in 'P' gear without the parking brake engaged could roll away unexpectedly. Some affected owners may also see warning lights illuminate on their instrument cluster as an early indicator.

Notably, the issue was first identified in March 2026 on a 2023 Mustang Mach-E in the European market during a real-world failure analysis conducted by Ford's R&D team. As of June 11, 2026, Ford has received 62 warranty claims, 14 Global Common Quality Indicator (GCQI) system reports, 4 global customer service technical feedback cases, and 2 European 'White Alert' incidents. To date, Ford confirms no crashes, injuries, or fires linked to this defect.

On June 23, 2026, Ford's Field Action Review Committee formally approved the launch of this field action. While root-cause investigation remains ongoing, Ford began mailing preliminary notification letters to affected owners starting on July 13, 2026, alerting them to the potential safety risk. A permanent repair solution is expected to be released by late December 2026, followed by a second round of notifications scheduling free repairs or replacement of the rear axle differential assembly.

Affected owners can receive complimentary inspection and repair at authorized Ford dealerships. For inquiries, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 (Recall Reference: 26S50), or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236, or visit NHTSA.gov for more information.