2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Loss of Power or Fire Risk from Incorrect BECM Software
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 9, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
86 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 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
627 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco recall: Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026-2027 Ford Transit recall: Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction
- Sept. 9, 2026 2023-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford F-150 recall: Loose Rear Suspension Stabilizer Rod
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V582000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 86 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S68 |
| “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