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The Hill
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Hill
Ford recalls 197,000 cars over issue that can trap passengers
Ford has recalled more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-Es because of an issue that can leave passengers trapped inside vehicles. The hazard affecting model years 2021-2025 is especially dangerous for children, who could end up stuck in the back seat during extreme heat, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue affects door latches inside the electric vehicles. If the car's battery gets too low, the electronic door latches could remain locked once a driver or front passenger exits the car and shuts the door. Passengers in the back seat, including children, could get trapped inside if they're unable to unlock the door manually using the inside door release handles. The auto giant warned this inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury. As a result, Ford recalled a total of 197,432 Mach-Es in the U.S. and 120,000 in international markets. No injuries have been reported so far and a software update will fix the issue, a spokesperson told CBS News. Ford sent letters to affected drivers on June 23 and will send out a second round of letters once the software upgrade is available. Drivers will need to visit a dealer to update their Powertrain Control Module and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C software free of charge. Anyone with questions was urged to contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 25S65) or NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. The Mach-E recall comes after the company recalled more than 1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in May due to concerns over their rearview cameras. It also recalled an additional 274,000 Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to a brake issue that increased the risk of a crash.
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ford orders dealers not to deliver Mustang Mach-Es over lockout recall
Ford Motor Co. has ordered its dealers not to deliver more than 320,000 all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUVs over an issue that can cause lockouts and entrapment. The Dearborn automaker is recalling approximately 207,181 model year 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-Es in the United States and another 120,000 internationally. In a notice of the safety recall dated Monday from Ford to dealers obtained by The Detroit News, the company orders its retailers not to demonstrate or deliver 2021-2025 model year Mach-Es until a fix is complete. A software update is coming soon to address this recall, Ford spokesperson Mike Levine said in a statement. An unexpected discharge of the vehicle's 12-volt battery under certain conditions can cause the front-door electronic latches to retain their last lock or unlocked status, according to the notice. If a driver or front passenger exits the front doors with the mechanical release inside, the doors can remain locked when closed, causing a lockout. If a child, animal or other occupant is left in the vehicle and unable to exit themselves, the situation could result in serious injury, particularly in hot weather. Ford, however, isn't aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Quality and warranty issues have been a major focus for the automaker in addressing its bloated cost structure in comparison to even crosstown rivals like General Motors Co. Andrew Frick, CEO of Ford's Ford Blue international combustion engine and Model e electric divisions, last week at the Deutsche Bank Conference highlighted double-digit quality improvements. U.S. sales of the Mach-E rose 11% in May and are up 2.8% in 2025 so far, benefitting from the automaker's "From America, For America" employee discount pricing offer and "Ford Power Promise" that covers the cost for EV buyers of a Level 2 home charger and its standard installation. The company disclosed early this month that its May gross stock of the SUV was 13,400 vehicles. Supply at the start of June was 82 days, according to auto information website Inc. Ford imports the Mach-E from Mexico, which means it now faces a 25% tariff imposed by the Trump administration. As a result, the automaker last month said it was raising the manufacturer's suggested price on the Mach-E by up to $2,000, with certain options also seeing an increase. The recall was unwelcome news for dealers like Jim Seavitt, owner of Village Ford in Dearborn, who has dozens of Mach-Es on his lot. "I was not happy to see that," he said, adding about the Mach-E: "It's been a good deal. If they can find a solution by early July, that would be good." Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
