Safety RecallNHTSA 26V-417000

Ford Mustang Mach-E Drivetrain Recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 · Free Repair

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

NHTSA 26V-417000Federal campaign #
2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 Mustang Mach-EAffected model years
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITSystem
$0 · FreeParts & labor

Is Your Mustang Mach-E Included?

Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether 26V-417000 (and any other open campaign) applies to your exact vehicle.

What Happened — and How It's Fixed

The Defect

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

The Risk

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.

The Free Fix

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.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-417000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The park rod may fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in the park (P) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

The Risk

A park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C25.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-394000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.

The Risk

A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S55.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 22V-646000 on NHTSA.gov

What To Do

Run your VIN

Confirm 26V-417000 applies to your exact Mustang Mach-E using the checker above.

Schedule the free repair

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Free, by law

Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.

Keep the paperwork

We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.

Drivetrain Recall FAQs

Is it safe to drive my Mustang Mach-E before the drivetrain recall repair?

NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 3 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

Which vehicles are affected?

Campaign 26V-417000 covers certain 2021–2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.

What does the repair cost?

Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.

I’m buying a used Mustang Mach-E. Should I check this recall?

Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 26V-417000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.

26V-417000 Open on Your Mustang Mach-E? Fix It Free.