United States2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair are affected; VINs for involved vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov and about 86 vehicles are potentially affected. The BECM software may display an incorrect state of charge or increase the risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles, and dealers will update the BECM software free of charge (Ford recall 26S68; Ford: 1-866-436-7332).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V582000; Manufacturer campaign 26S68
The hazard
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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