Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Software Issue That Can Cause Power Loss and Increase Fire Risk

September 16, 2026

Mustang Mach-E recall — Ford is recalling 86 certain 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles with LFP batteries after replacement battery-control modules were found capable of overstating battery charge, potentially leading to unexpected power loss and an increased fire risk. betto rodrigues/Shutterstock

Ford Motor Company is recalling a small number of Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles after discovering that replacement battery-control modules may incorrectly calculate the condition of the high-voltage battery, potentially resulting in unexpected power loss and an increased risk of fire.

The recall covers just 86 certain 2023–2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, according to recall information filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Importantly, the recall doesn’t apply to every Mustang Mach-E from those model years. The affected vehicles have lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, battery packs and previously received a replacement Battery Energy Control Module, commonly called a BECM.

The recall is identified as NHTSA campaign 26V582, while Ford’s internal recall number is 26S68.

What Can Go Wrong With the Mustang Mach-E

The Battery Energy Control Module helps the vehicle monitor and manage its high-voltage battery.

The problem involves replacement BECMs installed during certain service repairs. According to Ford’s recall filing, those replacement modules can default to reporting the battery at 100% state of health rather than accurately learning the pack’s actual condition.

That can cause the vehicle’s instrument cluster to overstate the battery’s state of charge.

For a driver, the problem is more serious than simply seeing an inaccurate battery percentage on the dashboard. If the vehicle believes more usable battery energy remains than is actually available, it could unexpectedly lose motive power while being driven.

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Ford Also Identified a Potential Fire Risk

The inaccurate battery-health calculation can create another safety concern.

Ford says the condition can eventually increase the risk of the battery system overheating and potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

That’s why the recall addresses both unexpected power loss and fire risk, even though both concerns trace back to the same battery-management problem.

Ford also identified service BECMs supplied through both over-the-counter sales and warranty repairs as potential sources of the condition.

Owners shouldn’t attempt to diagnose the battery-control software themselves. The safest way to determine whether a particular Mustang Mach-E is included is to check the vehicle’s 17-character VIN against official recall records.

Only 86 Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Are Included

The narrow scope of this recall is particularly important.

Ford isn’t recalling every 2023, 2024, or 2025 Mustang Mach-E because of this particular BECM issue.

The campaign covers 86 vehicles equipped with LFP batteries that previously received an affected replacement Battery Energy Control Module.

That means simply owning a Mustang Mach-E from one of the listed model years doesn’t establish that the vehicle needs this repair.

Owners can enter their VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup to determine whether their particular vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. NHTSA says VIN searches show recalls specifically associated with the vehicle entered.

Dealers Will Update the Software for Free

Ford’s remedy involves updating the Battery Energy Control Module software.

Dealers will perform the software update at no charge to affected vehicle owners.

Interim owner-notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 26–29, 2026, with additional notification expected once the remedy becomes available. Current recall information indicates Ford expects the remedy to be available in December.

Affected owners should follow Ford’s recall instructions and arrange the repair when the remedy becomes available rather than assuming an apparently normal battery reading means their vehicle is unaffected.

Federal safety recalls are repaired at no charge to owners, and NHTSA says recalls remain open until the required repair is completed. The agency also notes that vehicle safety recalls don’t expire.

How Mustang Mach-E Owners Can Check Their Vehicle

Owners of 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles can use the NHTSA recall database and enter their VIN to check for open recalls.

A VIN is a unique 17-character number that can generally be found at the lower driver’s-side corner of the windshield, on the vehicle registration, and potentially on the insurance card.

Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall 26S68.

NHTSA also offers its free SaferCar app, which allows owners to enter a vehicle and VIN and receive alerts when a safety recall is identified.

Because this particular recall applies to only 86 Mustang Mach-E vehicles with a specific repair history, checking the VIN is much more useful than relying on model year alone.