Ford Motor Co F is recalling approximately 35,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles with extended-range batteries manufactured between 2021 and 2022 due to a high-voltage battery contractor issue.
What’s The Issue? This problem can lead to overheating during DC fast charging or repeated wide-open pedal events, potentially resulting in a loss of power, the company said in a filing with the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The overheating may cause deformation of electrical contact services and, in some cases, a loss of motive power.
As of Oct. 4, 2023, Ford said it is aware of 107 incidents resulting in power loss following the initial fix. Notably, 101 of these cases involve the Extended Range or GT variants, and there have been no reported injuries or accidents associated with this issue.
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What’s The Fix? To address the problem, Ford will replace the high-voltage battery junction box in affected vehicles at no cost to the customer.
The company has not recommended any further action for the standard variant Mach-E vehicles included in the earlier recall, as the previous remedy was deemed sufficient for them.
Why It Matters: This recall follows an investigation initiated by the auto safety regulator, which was assessing whether the company had adequately addressed concerns during the recall of nearly 49,000 Mach-E vehicles in June 2022, citing the same issue.
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