Ford has issued a recall for certain vehicles due to an incorrect ABS calibration file that was inadvertently pushed out over the air. This update deactivated several safety features including power brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, pre-collision assist, and hill start assist.
While mechanical braking and the electronic parking brake remain functional, the affected vehicles are significantly less safe. Ford is aware of 13 warranty claims potentially related to this issue, but thankfully, no accidents or injuries have been reported. To rectify the situation, owners must visit a dealership to have the correct calibration file installed via the OBD-II port.
2021 Mustang Mach-E models assembled between August 28, 2020 and September 24, 2021, at Ford’s Cuautitlan Assembly Plant in Mexico, are being recalled due to a potential issue. The recall affects 50 vehicles in the US market.
Owners will receive notification letters between November 4th and 8th, 2024, and the remedy will be provided at no cost. These early models of the Mustang Mach-E, which went on sale in December 2020, are currently the sole product of the Cuautitlan facility. Before that, the plant produced the North American-spec Fiesta hatchback.
Designed by Jason Castriota, the renowned designer behind iconic cars like the Ferrari 599 series, P4/5 by Pininfarina, Maserati GranTurismo, and SSC Tuatara, the Mach-E is based on a platform derived from the C2 architecture shared with the popular Escape and Bronco Sport.
For 2025, the mildly updated Mustang Mach-E starts at $39,995 for the Select Rear Wheel Drive Standard Range with a 250 mile range, while the Premium Rear Wheel Drive Extended Range offers a class-leading 320 mile range.
