2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- The risk
Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
42,784 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach E.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
607 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 30, 2026 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2025-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid recall: Missing Pedestrian Warning Sound
- June 24, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Fender Flare May Detach
- June 24, 2026 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk
- June 9, 2026 2014 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
- June 9, 2026 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recall: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Mustang Mach E 2021-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V417000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 42,784 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S50 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record