Ford Recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicles
Ford has announced a recall of 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could result in a loss of drive power.
The main concern is that battery main contactors have the potential to overheat after DC fast-charging or repeated aggressive driving, leading to arcing and deformation of electrical contact surfaces. This can result in a contactor that remains open or welds closed, as reported by the NHTSA.
Earlier this year, Ford paused Mach-E deliveries to address this issue. The first recall involved a software update for control modules, followed by a second recall for the physical replacement of certain electrical components in vehicles with the extended-range battery pack.
This latest recall affects a small subset of vehicles (234) that did not receive the correct software fix during the initial recall. Despite recorded successful installations, Ford discovered that the correct software may not have been properly installed on these specific vehicles. Fortunately, there have been no reported crashes or injuries related to this issue.
In previous recalls, Ford warned that contactor failure could result in the vehicle not starting after being turned off or displaying a “Stop Safely Now” message and coasting to a stop. However, power brakes, steering, and accessories would remain functional in these situations.
Owners are advised to bring their vehicles to dealerships for the installation of the correct software at no cost. Ford is set to send out owner notification letters on April 14, and affected individuals can also contact Ford’s customer service department at 1-866-436-7332 for further assistance. The recall reference number is 25S14.