Ford Mustang Mach E recall 26V417000 - Differential Unit

NHTSA · June 30, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V417000 (Ford), reported June 30, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 42,784.
• Component: Differential Unit.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

June 30, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V417000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 82 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 42,784 vehicles, it is larger than 85% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

Consequence

Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.

Affected vehicles

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