Recall 26V582000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall, from NHTSA Recalls
- Published by NHTSA
- Sep 9, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- NHTSA ID
- 26V582000
- NHTSA category
- Vehicle
- Applies to, as stated by NHTSA
- FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023-2025
- Component, as stated by NHTSA
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Text of the recall
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.
- Consequence stated in the recall
- 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 stated in the recall
- 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.
- Potentially affected units
- 86
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26S68
Documents filed with NHTSA (PDF)
NHTSA reuses some ID numbers across record types. If its page lists more than one record, this one is the recall dated Sep 9, 2026.