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NHTSA Recall 23V687000: Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) (electrical system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,762 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach E.

34,762
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (December 29)
NHTSA campaign23V687000
Manufacturer campaign23S56
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Report receivedOctober 13, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 29, 2023
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V687000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Mustang Mach E2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.