The E-Mustangs are an abomination that make the Mustang II’s look like classics.
Ticking Time Bombs ?
Awwww. I hope that Michigan congress critter has one.
The issue stems from an overheating main battery contactor that can lead to a sudden loss of drive.
BY LEWIN DAY
JUN 14, 2022 6:17 PM
Ford has discovered an issue causing power loss in the Mustang Mach-E, and has announced a recall of 48,924 vehicles in the US, reports Automotive News. The model is also subject to a delivery hold, preventing dealers from delivering existing stock to customers, but allowing sales to continue.
Update: 06/15/22 6:25 p.m. ET: The article has been updated to clarify that Ford has instituted a delivery hold, not a stop-sale order.
As reported by CNBC, the issue concerns the main battery contactor, which is responsible for connecting the high voltage traction battery to the rest of the vehicle's subsystems. Under certain conditions, the contactor can overheat, causing a malfunction where the vehicle then loses power, either at rest or when already in motion.
Ford notes that contactor overheating events may be caused by DC fast charging or repeated "wide-open pedal events." Both cases involve high current flow through the contactor, which generates excess heat. In extremes, this can lead to deformation of the electrical contacts inside, leading to a sudden loss of drive.
The upcoming recall affects Mach-Es from the 2021 and 2022 model years, built in Ford's plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico. Affected build dates are from May 27, 2020 through to May 24, 2022.
A Ford spokesperson indicated to Automotive News that the fix is a software update, due to be deployed in July. Specifically, the update concerns the "Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module and Battery Energy Control Module." It suggests that through proper software management of power flow through the contactor, the overheating issue can be stopped before it occurs. The update can be executed over-the-air, or owners have the option of taking the vehicle into a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the update applied.
Ford has dealt with several Mach-E recalls already. As per the NHTSA website, earlier recalls involved poorly bonded windshields and roof glass, loose subframe bolts, as well as improperly installed rear seat belts. Just under 500 units were also subject to a recall for an unintended acceleration issue earlier this year.
The latest recall is the biggest yet for the electric SUV. With 48,924 vehicles affected, it makes up almost half of the total Mach-E production over that period, totaling roughly 100,000 units. With so many vehicles affected, Ford will appreciate the cost savings of an update that can be primarily delivered over-the-air.
Edsel doesn’t feel so ban now.
Those aren’t Mustangs. Those are Snowflake Crap Cars. SCCs.
Vapor lock? Throttle body module failure?
My neighbor has one....................
“The issue can lead to a malfunction that could cause the vehicle not to start or immediately lose propulsion power while in motion, a dealer notice states.”
Just a glitch.....not like it’s a safety issue or anything.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ford-recalling-electric-mustang-mach-e-suvs-power
Now it’s being termed a recall...
Sounds like Ford could use some serious quality control personnel in their software development department.
LOL!!!!!
Another EV Fail.
Ford just can not get the battery connector correct. Forget the model year, There was a problem of the car not starting or quit running. The problem was the ground connector for the battery was installed wrong. The star washer was installed on the top of the connector instead of being placed next to the block of the engine then the connector on top and then the bolted tighten down. The misplacing of the star washer cause the ground connection to disrupt the electrical power to the car by not making a solid connection.