NHTSA recall 26V487000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 26V487000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 26S56 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Reported | 2026-07-28 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM |
| Units potentially affected | 86543 |
| Part numbers | LJ8Z-5829726-A, LJ8Z-5829727-A |
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
What can happen
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 7, 2026.
| 2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | Built from 2023-02-17. |
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| 2024 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | |
| 2025 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | Built to 2024-10-08. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SSM 54811 | 2026-05-14. Service bulletin. 2022-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or after 03-Jan-2022 are no longer equipped with a hands free liftgate system. The vehicle is not misbuilt. The addition of any parts is not a warrantable repair. Do not submit a claim for this condition. |
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| SSM 54555 | 2026-02-12. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2022-Corsair, 2021-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2024 Navigator/Aviator, and 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with phone-as-a-key may exhibit various phone-as-a-key concerns with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. If any of these DTCs are detected during diagnostics, clear the DTCs, reprogram the RFA to the latest software level and start a new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) session. Verify that DTCs are no longer present. If only the B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 DTCs return in the RFA after a self-test, follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in Section 419-01. Repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 14G617 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4. |
| PT-25.44.24 MachE | 2026-02-04. Over-the-air update. "25S65 Recall remedy -Prevents a potential lock-out condition caused by the vehicle's battery being discharged" |
| PT-25.10.1 MachE | 2026-02-04. Over-the-air update. "25S65 Recall remedy -Prevents a potential lock-out condition caused by the battery being discharged |
| TSB 25-2610 | 2026-01-06. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 25-2189 to update the vehicles affected, production cut-off date and part list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may experience exterior paint blistering in at least one of the following areas: * Front and rear door skin panel(s) and door jamb area(s) * Rear quarter panel(s) and jamb area(s) * B-pillar outer panel(s) and jamb area(s) * Roof panel and jamb area(s) * Rocker panel(s) and jamb area(s) This may be due to the factory painting process. |
| SSM 54424 | 2025-12-10. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front luggage compartment hood is hard to close. This may be due to an alignment issue with the hood. The most common adjustments to improve closing efforts involve the hood front up and down alignment and the bump stop rubbers. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 501-03 Body Closures > General Procedures > Hood Alignment for procedures on proper adjustments that can improve front luggage compartment hood closing efforts. |
| ECG-25.2.7.7.1 MachE | 2025-12-01. Over-the-air update. "Quality improvements include: -This update prevents a potential issue that may prevent side doors from unlocking when commanded from the exterior of the vehicle following a future over-the-air update. This is not addressing any existing condition in the field." |
| DCMX-25.AD Mach-E | 2025-08-22. Over-the-air update. "Quality improvements include: -This update prevents a potential issue that may prevent side doors from unlocking when commanded from the exterior of the vehicle following a future over-the-air update. This is not addressing any existing condition in the field." |
| DCMX-25.BB MachE | 2025-07-02. Over-the-air update. "Quality improvements include: -This update prevents a potential issue that may prevent side doors from unlocking when commanded from the exterior of the vehicle following a future over-the-air update." |
| 24N05 | 2024-06-06. Service bulletin. Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Mach-E Vehicles - Paint Sealant Issues - Door Hems Inspection - Repair |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.