- Ford is recalling select 2021 Mustang Mach-Es that were improperly repaired last year.
- The EVs were missing the correct software, leaving the original braking issue unresolved.
- A faulty programming tool caused the error and requires a return visit to the dealership.
Ford loves recalls so much, they keep recalling vehicles that were previously recalled. This time it’s the Mustang Mach-E, which is getting recalled over a botched repair in 2024.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, eight electric crossovers from the 2021 model year were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall. The original issue involved an over-the-air update to the anti-lock braking system calibration file, which resulted in the system switching to a default configuration. In this mode, it doesn’t provide power brake assist.
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This means customers would still have some braking capability, but they’d experience “longer pedal travel, higher pedal efforts, and reduced braking response.” Several safety features would also be disabled including anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, and pre-collision assist. To address the issue, the vehicles were recalled so the ABS calibration could be updated.
While that should have been the end of things, records show that a handful of vehicles didn’t have the software installed correctly. As a result, the original issue remains and this reduces the effectiveness of the braking system. This, in turn, increases the risk of a crash.
The issue is being blamed on a software tool that did not upload the correct software to the vehicles in question. Ford became aware of the issue last November and this sparked an investigation, which eventually determined only 84.5% of the recalled Mustang Mach-Es had the correct software installed. While Ford isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem, they decided to issue a recall for their recall.
