Ford Motor Company (NYSE: Ford) is recalling 239 2022 model year Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery.* The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat. This recall is an expansion of a previous NHTSA recall number 23V687 or 23V-687 because of a calculation error. Ford is operating under a consent order from NHTSA because of its handing of recalls.
“The recalled Bussed Electrical Center parts NK48-10C666-AA, NK48-10C666-BA, or LK98- 10C666-AB were introduced into production on 05/27/2020 and were taken out of production on 05/27/2022. Vehicles produced 5/27/2020 through 5/24/2022 are included in the original recall population (23V687). Affected vehicles are equipped with the extended range battery, but without the GT powertrain. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order,” Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the mandatory safety defect recall filing that NHTSA made public today.
The Mach E Mustangs were “built with the Ford 22V412/22S41 remedy, and in most cases, the software will proactively detect damage to the contactors and display a warning to the customer. If the contactors weld closed while driving, there will be no immediate effect on vehicle operation. Upon the next key cycle, a wrench light will be illuminated, vehicle diagnostics will set a DTC and vehicle will not start.
“If the contactors are prevented from properly closing while driving, vehicle diagnostics will set a DTC, a wrench light will be illuminated, the vehicle will display “Stop Safely Now,” and the vehicle will immediately lose motive power. The vehicle will coast to a stop, and all 12V systems including power brakes and steering will remain function,” Ford told NHTSA.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed today on 14 July 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1 866 436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687 or 23V-687.
Chronology
On October 6, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee approved field action 23V687 (23S56) to address a condition in which Direct Current (“DC”) fast charging and repeated wide open pedal events may cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat.
In support of Ford’s obligations under paragraph 44 of the Ford consent order with NHTSA, Ford’s CCRG opened an investigation to review scoping of FSA 23S56/NHTSA23V687 on June 3, 2025.
The investigation identified that Bussed Electrical Center parts affected by this condition were taken out of production at Cuautitlan Assembly Plant (CSAP) for Extended Range non-GT variants on May 27, 2022. The original 23S56/23V687 recall population erroneously used a population cutoff point of May 24th, 2022.
On June 20, 2025, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved an amendment to the 23V687 (23S56) field action. This amendment adds the VINS erroneously not included in the original population.
As of June 25, 2025, Ford is aware of 22 warranty claims in North America relating to High Voltage Battery Junction Box concerns in this population of vehicles. These claims were received between October 6, 2022 and February 17, 2025. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
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He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Another Ford Mach E Electrical System Recall
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: Ford) is recalling 239 2022 model year Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery.* The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat. This recall is an expansion of a previous NHTSA recall number 23V687 or 23V-687 because of a calculation error. Ford is operating under a consent order from NHTSA because of its handing of recalls.
“The recalled Bussed Electrical Center parts NK48-10C666-AA, NK48-10C666-BA, or LK98- 10C666-AB were introduced into production on 05/27/2020 and were taken out of production on 05/27/2022. Vehicles produced 5/27/2020 through 5/24/2022 are included in the original recall population (23V687). Affected vehicles are equipped with the extended range battery, but without the GT powertrain. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order,” Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the mandatory safety defect recall filing that NHTSA made public today.
The Mach E Mustangs were “built with the Ford 22V412/22S41 remedy, and in most cases, the software will proactively detect damage to the contactors and display a warning to the customer. If the contactors weld closed while driving, there will be no immediate effect on vehicle operation. Upon the next key cycle, a wrench light will be illuminated, vehicle diagnostics will set a DTC and vehicle will not start.
“If the contactors are prevented from properly closing while driving, vehicle diagnostics will set a DTC, a wrench light will be illuminated, the vehicle will display “Stop Safely Now,” and the vehicle will immediately lose motive power. The vehicle will coast to a stop, and all 12V systems including power brakes and steering will remain function,” Ford told NHTSA.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed today on 14 July 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1 866 436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687 or 23V-687.
Chronology
On October 6, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee approved field action 23V687 (23S56) to address a condition in which Direct Current (“DC”) fast charging and repeated wide open pedal events may cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat.
In support of Ford’s obligations under paragraph 44 of the Ford consent order with NHTSA, Ford’s CCRG opened an investigation to review scoping of FSA 23S56/NHTSA23V687 on June 3, 2025.
The investigation identified that Bussed Electrical Center parts affected by this condition were taken out of production at Cuautitlan Assembly Plant (CSAP) for Extended Range non-GT variants on May 27, 2022. The original 23S56/23V687 recall population erroneously used a population cutoff point of May 24th, 2022.
On June 20, 2025, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved an amendment to the 23V687 (23S56) field action. This amendment adds the VINS erroneously not included in the original population.
As of June 25, 2025, Ford is aware of 22 warranty claims in North America relating to High Voltage Battery Junction Box concerns in this population of vehicles. These claims were received between October 6, 2022 and February 17, 2025. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.