Ford recalls 42,784 Mustang Mach-E over rear differential fault

Ford is recalling 42,784 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles in the U.S. because the pinion shaft inside the rear differential unit may fracture. The defect can result in loss of drive power or unintended movement if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied.

The recall covers two separate actions on Mustang models. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustang vehicles in the U.S. in two separate recalls. One addresses malfunctioning windshield wipers while the other targets the rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture.

The Mustang Mach-E recall stands apart from the internal-combustion Mustang actions. NHTSA stated that the 42,784 Mach-E vehicles are affected solely by the rear differential pinion shaft issue.

Dealers will repair or replace affected parts at no cost. NHTSA added that dealers will repair or replace the damaged parts free of charge. The agency did not specify a timeline for when owners will receive notification or when repairs will begin.

The announcement comes from a Reuters report published by WTVB on the same day as the NHTSA disclosure. Ford has not issued its own statement in the filing cited by the agency.

Owners of affected Mustang Mach-E vehicles should monitor for official recall notices from Ford. The free repair program applies to all vehicles confirmed in the NHTSA filing.