2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 11 recalls, with the most serious being multiple issues that can cause sudden loss of drive power or unintended acceleration and deceleration, raising the risk of a crash. The drive power and acceleration concerns stem from two separate problems: high-voltage battery contactors that can overheat and cut power, and a powertrain software fault on all-wheel-drive models that can cause the vehicle to surge, slow unexpectedly, or lose drive entirely. Prior repair attempts for the contactor issue did not fully resolve it for some vehicles, which is why multiple recalls address the same underlying defect. On the braking side, an over-the-air software update to the anti-braking system can disable power brake assist, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and driver assistance features, significantly extending stopping distances. As with the contactor issue, a prior repair attempt was inadequate for some vehicles. Several structural and visibility concerns round out the list: the windshield and panoramic roof panel may not be properly bonded and can detach, the windshield posing an injury risk in a crash and the roof panel becoming a road hazard. Front subframe bolts may have been left loose during assembly, reducing crash protection. Rear seatbelt buckles may not be properly secured to the floor, meaning they may not hold an occupant in a collision. There is also an electrical latch issue where a low battery charge can lock the doors after they are closed, potentially trapping a rear passenger who cannot reach the inside release handles.