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Int'l Business Times
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Int'l Business Times
Ford Recalls 300,000 Mustang Mach-Es Over Door Glitch!
In a major move, Ford announced a global recall of over 317,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to a critical software glitch that could lock passengers out or trap them inside, prompting an immediate stop-sale order on 20 June 2025. The defect, tied to a 12-volt battery discharge, has sparked widespread concerns about safety and Ford's electric vehicle reliability, particularly as the company ramps up its EV ambitions. Investigate the Recall Issue The car major is recalling approximately 317,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles worldwide, including 196,911 in the United States, due to a 12-volt battery issue that causes electronic door latches to malfunction, per Electrek . The glitch, affecting vehicles produced between 2021 and 2025, may prevent doors from unlocking or opening, posing significant risks in emergency situations, such as accidents or fires. No crashes or injuries have been reported, but the issue has frustrated owners, with X posts like @ElectrekCo's on 19 June 2025 highlighting concerns about safety and reliability. Ford has halted all Mach-E deliveries, test drives, and demonstrations until a software fix is available, a move that underscores the urgency of the defect, per Inside EVs . Identify Affected Models The recall encompasses all Mustang Mach-E variants manufactured from 2021 to 2025, including Select, Premium, GT, and Extended Range models, with an additional 32,569 units affected in Canada, per Yahoo Autos . A separate US recall of 276 2025 Mach-Es addresses defective park rods that could increase crash risks, compounding owner concerns. Ford urges owners to verify their vehicle's status by contacting the company at 1-866-436-7332 or checking the NHTSA website, using recall numbers issued for Q3 2025 notifications. X sentiment, such as @DriveTeslaca's post on 20 June 2025, notes the inconvenience of requiring dealer visits for the fix, as the issue cannot be resolved via an over-the-air update, frustrating tech-savvy EV owners. Assess Ford's Response and Impact Ford is developing a software update, slated for release in Q3 2025, to address the battery issue, with dealers offering free repairs to affected vehicles, per Electrek . The recall adds to Ford's mounting challenges, as the company leads the industry with 76 recalls in 2025, according to NHTSA data mentioned in a Reuters report. Despite these setbacks, Mustang Mach-E sales climbed 11% in May 2025, reaching 4,724 units, and grew 2.8% year-to-date, reflecting strong demand for the £31,200 ($42,000) base model. However, recurring issues could erode consumer confidence in Ford's £4 billion ($5.3 billion) EV investment, per Automotive News . The stop-sale order may disrupt supply chains and dealership operations, raising questions about Ford's quality control processes in its electric vehicle lineup. Safeguarding EV Owners Ahead Ford's recall of 317,000 Mustang Mach-Es highlights the complexities of scaling electric vehicle production while ensuring safety and reliability. The promised software update and proactive stop-sale measures demonstrate Ford's commitment to addressing the issue, but persistent recalls severely challenge its reputation in the fiercely competitive EV market. The owners must remain proactive, diligently checking their vehicle's recall status to ensure safety, while Ford faces mounting pressure to bolster quality assurance, enhance manufacturing precision, streamline production processes, and restore consumer trust in its ambitious electric future, ensuring long-term reliability for its growing EV customer base. Originally published on IBTimes UK
Miami Herald
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ford Recalls Its Electric Mustang Because The Doors Don't Do Their One Job
When it comes to recalls of cars sold in America, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla led the way in 2024 with the most. This year, Ford may retake the title. It recently issued a single recall for almost 1.1 million vehicles, and now there's a new one that affects 197,432 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers in America and another 120,000-odd from other markets. According to The Detroit News, these EVs may lock themselves with no workaround, which could trap people inside the car or prevent them from entering it. According to the recall documents filed with the NHTSA, the problem occurs when the vehicle has a low 12-volt battery, and then "the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door." If a child is left in the car when this happens, they may be unable to take advantage of the inner door release handles. Worse still, the car may still not unlock when the 12-V battery is jumped. One Mustang Mach-E Forum user reported that his infant was locked in the car for 40 minutes because of this same sort of problem. While Ford works on a remedy, it has issued a stop-sale recall, so there are likely still affected units at dealers. Thankfully, the fault lies in the vehicle's software, so this won't require a physical fix at the dealer. Ford will update the affected 2021-2025 EVs' powertrain control module and secondary on-board diagnostic control module C software at no cost, and owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on June 23. Once Ford has figured out exactly what to do, it will send a second letter, but unfortunately, the automaker only expects the fix to be ready on September 29. On the surface, software seems like something that shouldn't only go wrong when the car reaches users, but test engineers don't usually test new cars with old or weak 12V batteries. Ford's general quality problems will take years to fix, but the automaker is making efforts, and hopefully, it will fall a little further on the recall leaderboard when 2025 comes to a close. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Metro
a day ago
- Automotive
- Metro
Nearly 200,000 Ford vehicles recalled over risk of passengers getting trapped
An American car giant has recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a risk of passengers including children getting trapped in the back seat. Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 of its 2021 to 2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs because owners could get locked out when the battery is low. A software glitch can cause the electric-powered door to lock after the driver shuts the front door, and trap a passenger like a child who cannot use door handles, according to the nation's agency enforcing vehicle performance standards. Such a scenario could be dangerous and life-threatening, especially in the summer months with hot weather, warned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). All the vehicles of that model and years could have the defect and customers should bring them to Ford dealers to update the software free of charge. Six customers reported having problems opening the back door after getting out of the vehicle, and two of those drivers had kids in the back seat. Those complaints led the NHTSA to contact Ford in January. Ford said it stopped producing the defective part on June 3, and will send letters notifying customers on June 23. The automaker plans to have a remedy ready by September 29 and said it will then mail follow-up letters. In the meantime, Ford is advising customers to watch out for warning signs like the SYNC screen displaying 'system off to save power', or going blank after the engine is turned off. Another sign may be the inside front door handles requiring a further pull that usual to exit. Ford stated it is 'not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition'. The automaker is also recalling more than 180,000 Explorers and 120,000 Lincoln Aviators of model years 2020 to 2025 over a faulty seat fold switch that can make them to move suddenly cause injuries or chances of a crash. It comes just over a month after Waymo recalled more than 1,200 of its driverless cars due to a software issue blamed for over two dozen minor crashes. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent recall for chicken fettuccine alfredo 'linked to three deaths and a pregnancy loss' MORE: US 'Doomsday Plane' spotted near DC – Everything you need to know about the Boeing E-4B MORE: Brain dead woman Adriana Smith gives birth after being kept alive due to law
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- 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.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
New, Entry-Level EV Is Finally Coming to America
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Tesla, the battery-electric vehicle brand co-founded by Elon Musk, has seen its sales plummet globally, down 13 percent in the first quarter of 2025 versus the same period in 2024. Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires. In the first quarter of 2025, General Motors saw a 94 percent surge in the sale of electric vehicles with 31,887 units sold. That made the company the second-largest seller of EVs in the U.S. behind Tesla. Ford's Mustang Mach-E sales were up 21 percent year-over-year in Q1 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales were up 26 percent during the same period. Nissan is hoping to capitalize on Tesla's downturn with the arrival of its freshly redesigned Leaf, a model that moves from a sedan to a crossover in its newest form. One-third of GM's EV sales were of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, the new Nissan Leaf's chief competitor. Face of 2026 Nissan Leaf. Face of 2026 Nissan Leaf. Nissan "With 15 years of EV experience and 12 billion EV miles driven, we've had the opportunity to collect an immense amount of customer feedback. While many companies are on their first or second generation of EVs, the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF is the first of any third-generation EVs to hit the mass market, giving us the experience and customer knowledge to develop the most innovative and easy-to-use EV yet," Trisha Jung, senior director of electric vehicle strategy and transformation at Nissan, told Newsweek. The new Leaf is one size smaller than the Equinox EV, which is nearly identically proportioned to Tesla's Model Y SUV. Leaf's dimensions line up with the Kia Niro and Toyota's new-to-America CH-R EV, which will come to market in 2026. EVs tend to have interiors that are far larger than gasoline models of the same exterior dimensions (a company SUV will have the interior space of a midsize SUV, for example). Leaf's passenger compartment figures were not publicly available at the time this article was published. In addition to its new body style, Leaf has gotten power and range improvements for the 2026 model year. It will be capable of going up to 303 miles on a single charge. That's nearly as good as the Equinox EV but over 80 miles less than the longest-range Model Y. The CH-R EV is projected to not be able to go as far as the Nissan. Buyers can get the Leaf in their choice of power outputs. Both options have more torque than the outgoing model, meaning it will offer quicker off-the-line times and easier passing for drivers. Charging the Leaf will be possible via a CCS (Combined Charging System) or NACS (North American Charging Standard) charging connection. The model comes with ports for both. "Consumer demand for electric vehicles—especially fun-to-drive and stylish crossovers like Leaf—continues to grow. And as we continue to refresh our product portfolio, we anticipate that customers will recognize and respond positively to the many ways we're meeting demands in the EV market – including compatibility with Tesla's Supercharger network, improved range, and charging convenience," Jung said. Nissan needs a win, and the Leaf is key to that. The automaker has struggled with billions of dollars in debt, had four CEOs in five years and continues to alter its model cadence and production timelines to fit evolving customer desires and regulatory guidelines. "The 2026 Nissan Leaf lands at a moment when consumer appetite is shifting toward practical, affordable EVs—and away from the baggage of brand drama. While Tesla still commands a significant market share, there is growing fatigue among mainstream buyers with the brand's image and Elon Musk's polarizing persona," Paul Waatti, director of industry analysis at AutoPacific, told Newsweek. "Nissan is well-positioned to capitalize on this with the reimagined Leaf: a product rooted in nearly two decades of EV credibility, now redesigned as a sleek, compact crossover with a feature set that reflects its maturity and a price point likely to undercut rivals like the Model Y and Equinox EV," he said. Ultimately, whether or not the Leaf is a win could come down to its manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). "The Nissan Leaf has always offered a strong value proposition in the EV market, and we're confident this next-generation will continue to provide customers with a strong balance of premium styling and technology at an affordable price point," Jung said. "We're targeting an entry MSRP for this model, which would make it one of the most affordable EV SUVs available." Waatti added: "In an increasingly price-sensitive market, the Leaf strikes a sweet spot: compact yet capable, efficient yet approachable, and focused squarely on the everyday needs of EV buyers—not on chasing trends or overengineering. The timing couldn't be better for a value-driven, no-nonsense EV like this, and it might just be what Nissan needs to reassert its relevance in the EV space it helped pioneer but has since been overshadowed in." The 2026 Nissan Leaf reaches dealerships this autumn.
