NHTSA Campaign 26V417000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 30, 2026 · 42,784 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2021 42,784
FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2022 42,784
FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023 42,784

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V417000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.