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Ford is planning a safety recall for nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in response to a defect with the batteries.
The company has instructed dealers to stop selling Mach-Es produced between May 27, 2020, and May 24, 2022, without the proper repairs as it develops a fix for the roughly 48,924 cars that have experienced overheating, startup problems, or loss of power.
“In the affected vehicles, it is possible that the high voltage battery main contactors may overheat, which can result in an open contactor or welding condition. Should the contactors weld closed while driving, a powertrain malfunction warning light will be illuminated on the next drive cycle, along with a no start condition,” the company said in a letter to its dealers.
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The company is working to develop a software fix to the problem that it plans to make available to owners over the air or through dealerships. The company first discovered the defect in April, but no accidents have been reported in connection to the battery problem, per Fox Business.
“A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers in the 3rd quarter of 2022 when it is anticipated that software and/or parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this safety recall,” the company added in its letter.
The defect could cause the car to come to a stop while driving, according to Ford.
“If the contactors open while driving, a powertrain malfunction warning light will be illuminated, the vehicle will display Stop Safely Now in the instrument panel cluster, and the vehicle will experience an immediate loss of motive power. The vehicle will coast to a stop, and all 12V systems including power brakes and steering will remain functional,” the company explained.
The Mustang Mach-E is able to become 10%-80% charged in 38-45 minutes on a fast charger, Ford claims. The auto manufacturer has begun investing heavily in electric vehicles in recent years, having announced plans earlier this year to invest up to $20 billion in electric vehicle development over the next five to 10 years.
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Ford had the highest number of recalls among major car companies in 2022 as of May, according to data from the NHTSA, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The company plans to begin notifying owners about the recall on July 18.
