Ford Mustang Mach E: Software

Date

Sept. 9, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Mustang Mach E (2023, 2024, 2025)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

86

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Manufacturer campaign number

26S68

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

BECM Software · BECM Software · PZ98-14C197-K*; BECM · BECM · PZ98-10B687-K*

Recall number

26V582000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.