Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled for battery control software causing power loss and fire risk
What this means
Certain 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles that received a new battery control module during a prior repair may have faulty software. This can cause the battery display to show incorrect charge levels and increase the risk of high-voltage battery fire after repeated fast charging.
- Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
- Wait for a recall letter from Ford (expected December 2026) with instructions for the free software update.
- Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you have questions.
The agency's original wording
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V582000More Ford Motor Company recalls
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