2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Recalled Over Power Brake Assist Loss

October 23, 2024 9:41 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E crossovers due to an issue with power brake assist.

The defect: in affected vehicles, an over-the-air (OTA) update to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

The hazards: a loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Components: anti-lock braking system

Affected vehicles: select 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models produced between August 28^th, 2020 and September 24^th, 2021.

Number of vehicles affected: 50

The fix: dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on November 4^th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S65.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S65
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.