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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Pauses Mustang Mach-E Sales Due to Door Lock Issue
Ford Motor Company F is issuing a global recall for around 317,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to a malfunction that could cause drivers to become locked out or, in some cases, leave the occupant trapped inside the recall affects Mach-E models from the 2021 to 2025 model years, both in the United States and abroad. Ford has instructed its dealers not to sell or deliver any affected vehicles, which are manufactured in Mexico, until a forthcoming software update addresses the issue arises when the car is shut off and the occupants exit using the mechanical interior door handles. The doors might stay locked after closing, posing a danger if a child or pet remains inside. Ford warned that in such situations, a person who exits may be unable to quickly re-enter and assist someone still inside who cannot open the door from within, potentially leading to serious harm, especially in high far, Ford says no injuries or accidents have been linked to the defect. The automaker is working on a software fix, expected to become available in the third quarter. Until then, the stop-sale order remains active. While current owners will be eligible for the update, some may need to visit a dealership rather than receiving it over the air. Once the fix is ready, Ford will contact owners via mail to arrange a service appointment at no January through May this year, Ford sold 19,258 Mach-E units in the United States, up 2.8% from the same period last year. In contrast, sales of the gas-powered Mustang fell 18% to 19,309 company recently increased the Mach-E's price by up to $2,000, partly in response to a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts imposed by President Donald Trump. Ford estimates these tariffs will cost the company $2.5 billion in 2025, though it aims to offset $1 billion of that through pricing and cost-cutting strategies. Ford carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at better-ranked stocks in the auto space are CarGurus, Inc. CARG, Strattec Security Corporation STRT and Michelin MGDDY, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks Zacks Consensus Estimate for CARG's 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 4.96% and 25%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have improved 30 cents and 44 cents, respectively, in the past 60 Zacks Consensus Estimate for STRT's fiscal 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 3.49% and 8.11%, respectively. EPS estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have improved 73 cents and $1.63, respectively, in the past 60 Zacks Consensus Estimate for MGDDY's 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 1.69% and 37.76%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2025 have improved by a penny in the past 30 days. EPS estimates for 2026 have improved by 3 cents in the past seven days. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ford Motor Company (F) : Free Stock Analysis Report Strattec Security Corporation (STRT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Michelin (MGDDY) : Free Stock Analysis Report CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Auto Blog
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ford Recalls Its Electric Mustang Because The Doors Don't Do Their One Job
Faulty Door Locks Could Lead To Fallout 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. Self-Locking Happens In Certain Scenarios 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. A Simple Fix, But A Long Wait 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. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Ford issues six recalls in one day for half a million cars
Ford is asking drivers to return to the dealership mechanic. Again. The Detroit automaker issued six recalls on Monday, according to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It's the latest in a yearslong stream of recalls for the car company. Overall, 534,755 vehicles — including some of America's best-selling models — are impacted by the recalls. The largest recall involves 304,662 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs built between 2020 and 2025. The six and seven passenger SUVs may have a faulty part in the second row, possibly resulting in seats 'unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.' Ford is also recalling 197,432 Mustang Mach-E models sold between 2021 and 2025 after investigators found a problem with the 12V battery. If the accessory battery runs low, it risks 'trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles.' Another 276 Mach-Es risk rolling away after the driver puts the car in park. Another 27,768 four-door Bronco SUVs were recalled for a potentially faulty child safety lock. An additional 2,272 Broncos might have an issue with airbags deploying, and 2,345 F-Series trucks risk brake failure. Ford has issued 78 recalls so far this year , far more than any other automaker. The next five most-recalled brands — Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, and Honda — have just 67 recalls combined. This year's Ford recalls span a range of issues, including powertrain fixes, technical reboots , seatbelt realignments, and backup camera adjustments. In a 2024 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company spent $4.8 billion annually on recalls. The top boss unveiled a 'build and hold' model for several US-built models. After the products finished rolling through Ford assembly plants, the car company held trucks in giant parking lots, allowing engineers to assess their build quality. Farley said the new process helped the company avoid 12 safety and technical recalls. It also temporarily cut into profits . 'Our earnings may be a little lumpy,' he said during an April 2024 earnings call. 'What we're going to see long term is fewer recalls and lower warranty costs because of this new process.'
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Ford issues six recalls for half a million cars in one day... including one that can TRAP you inside vehicle
Ford is asking drivers to return to the dealership mechanic. Again. The Detroit automaker issued six recalls on Monday, according to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It's the latest in a yearslong stream of recalls for the car company. Overall, 534,755 vehicles — including some of America's best-selling models — are impacted by the recalls. The largest recall involves 304,662 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs built between 2020 and 2025. The six and seven passenger SUVs may have a faulty part in the second row, possibly resulting in seats 'unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.' Ford is also recalling 197,432 Mustang Mach-E models sold between 2021 and 2025 after investigators found a problem with the 12V battery. If the accessory battery runs low, it risks 'trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles.' Another 276 Mach-Es risk rolling away after the driver puts the car in park. Another 27,768 four-door Bronco SUVs were recalled for a potentially faulty child safety lock. An additional 2,272 Broncos might have an issue with airbags deploying, and 2,345 F-Series trucks risk brake failure. Ford has issued 78 recalls so far this year, far more than any other automaker. The next five most-recalled brands — Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, and Honda — have just 67 recalls combined. This year's Ford recalls span a range of issues, including powertrain fixes, technical reboots, seatbelt realignments, and backup camera adjustments. Not all recalled vehicles will require new parts. In many cases, only a small portion of the affected models actually contain faulty components. A Ford spokesperson didn't immediately respond to questions about the recall list. But this is part of a long-running issue for Ford. The carmaker led the industry in recalls in 2022 and 2023 before dropping to third place in 2024. In a 2024 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company spent $4.8 billion annually on recalls. The top boss unveiled a 'build and hold' model for several US-built models. Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, said his company paid top-dollar on recalls last year - now, Ford has issued even more safety bulletins The Ford Explorer was also recalled because the second row risks 'unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly' After the products finished rolling through Ford assembly plants, the car company held trucks in giant parking lots, allowing engineers to assess their build quality. Farley said the new process helped the company avoid 12 safety and technical recalls. It also temporarily cut into profits. 'Our earnings may be a little lumpy,' he said during an April 2024 earnings call. 'What we're going to see long term is fewer recalls and lower warranty costs because of this new process.' On Reddit, drivers are less than convinced by Ford's recall changes. 'I can only assume a significant portion of the NHTSA is dedicated to Ford specifically,' one motorist said on the platform. 'Like having a lawyer on retainer.'
New York Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Ford recalls nearly 200K vehicles over risk of children getting trapped in back seat
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US over a risk of children getting trapped in the back seat. When the car's battery is low, a software glitch could make the electronic door latches remain locked after the driver has shut the front door – possibly trapping someone in the back seat who is unable to use door handles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The unexpected lock-out could lead to serious injuries, especially during hot weather, the safety agency warned. Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US. Getty Images The recall of 197,432 vehicles includes 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. Ford estimates 100% of the vehicles have the defect, according to a recall report. Customers should bring their vehicles to Ford dealers, where the software can be updated free of charge, the automaker said. Letters notifying vehicle owners of the recall will be mailed by June 23, and a follow-up letter will be sent when the remedy is available, anticipated for September 29, Ford said. The NHTSA contacted Ford in January about the software glitch after at least six customers said they had trouble opening the back door after exiting the vehicle, including two drivers who had children in the back seat. Ford said the faulty part was taken out of production on June 3. The recall includes 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. REUTERS The automaker said it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the software glitch. There are some warning signs that drivers can look out for to avoid the lock-out, Ford said. Drivers may notice, for example, that the SYNC screen displays a 'system off to save power' warning or simply turns blank after turning the car off. They may also notice that inside release handles need to be pulled farther than normal to exit the vehicle through the front door.
