Ford Recalls Nearly 200,000 Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Over Door Latch Issues
Ford is recalling over 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to faulty door latches that may trap passengers, with notifications expected by June 23.
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Overview
- Ford is recalling 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to faulty electronic door latches that could trap passengers after exiting.
- The recall affects Mustang Mach-E models from 2021 to 2025, highlighting safety concerns for these midsize SUVs.
- Owners will be notified of the safety risk related to the door latches on June 23.
- Ford dealerships are set to address the issue by updating the vehicles' software by late September.
- This recall emphasizes Ford's commitment to passenger safety and the importance of addressing potential hazards promptly.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Ford recall as a significant safety concern, emphasizing the potential risk to passengers. Both outlets maintain a neutral tone, focusing on factual reporting of the issue and the company's response, while subtly highlighting the implications of electronic malfunctions in modern vehicles.
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The recall affects nearly 200,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs from the 2021 through 2025 model years, with affected vehicles produced from February 2020 through June 2025.
The issue is caused by a software glitch in the electronic door latch system, related to an unexpected discharge of the 12-volt battery, which prevents the doors from unlocking if the battery voltage drops below 8.4 volts after the vehicle is powered off. This causes rear passengers, especially children, to potentially become trapped inside.
Ford will notify affected owners starting June 23, and the issue will be fixed by updating the vehicles' software via the replacement of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) at dealerships, with repairs expected to be completed by late September.
There have been no reported injuries or accidents related to the door latch defect, although some owners have experienced being locked out of their vehicles because of the issue.
The defect poses a safety risk of trapping rear-seat passengers, particularly children, inside the vehicle because the electronic door latches may not open from the inside or outside when the battery's power is low.
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