Ford Recalls Mach-E Models for Power Brake and other Failures

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is recalling 2021 Mach-E vehicles because An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features. The instrument cluster will display several ABS-related warning lamps and text messages at vehicle startup, according to the required filing made public by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today.

“An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) calibration file results in the ABS switching to a default configuration. When in default configuration, the brake system does not provide brake power assist. Base braking remains functional, but customers may experience longer pedal travel, higher pedal efforts, and reduced braking response. Vehicle stability control features (including anti-lock braking, Electronic Stability Control, and Traction Control System) and driver assistance features (including Hill Start Assist and Pre-Collision Assist) also will be disabled, and regenerative braking capability will be reduced. The Electronic Parking Brake remains operable,” Ford said in the filing.

Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge as required by the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 4November 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S65. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to nhtsa.gov. about NHTSA 24V777.