Ford Mustang Recall

Recall Concerns

Imagine preparing for a road trip only to find that the car decides to lock itself up unexpectedly. Ford’s facing another round of recalls, with the focus now on their Mustang Mach-E electric crossover vehicles. In the United States alone, just over 197,000 units are affected, with additional vehicles experiencing issues globally. The main concern? These vehicles might trap people inside or lock them out, which, as you can guess, isn’t ideal.

Locking Scenarios

This recall situation gets trickier because it specifically occurs when the 12-volt battery is running low. In such cases, the electronic door latches could stay locked even after someone exits the vehicle. Hypothetically, if a child is left inside, the inner door handles might not work, posing a serious risk. Even jump-starting the battery may not solve it. A real jaw-dropper is one owner’s experience of having their child locked inside for nearly 40 minutes, thanks to this software bug. Ford’s currently not selling any more of these vehicles until a solution is ready.

Software Solution

It’s a relief to know that fixing the Mach-E’s issue comes down to a software update, so no need for physical changes at the dealer’s. Ford plans to update the relevant software in the Mustang Mach-E models ranging from 2021 to 2025, free of charge. Owners will get a heads-up via mail by June 23, with a follow-up letter once the fix is finalized, expected by September 29.

While it’s surprising that such a snag made it past initial testing, especially considering engineers don’t typically factor in weak batteries, it’s a clear sign of Ford’s emerging hurdles with quality, something that may take considerable time to improve. Yet, Ford is on the move, hopefully reducing their recall count by the end of 2025.