Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V333000 |
| Report Received Date | 5/13/2022 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Vehicles Affected | 464 |
| Completion Rate | 68.97% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.
Issue
Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.
