Mustang Mach-E Owners Will Need A Fix Before Nightfall Becomes A Problem

  • One recall impacts over 45,000 Ford Mustang Mach-Es in US now.
  • Ford must update headlight software on affected Mach-E models.
  • Some Maverick models need instrument panel toppers replaced.

Ford is ending 2025 in the only way that it knows how: by issuing multiple recalls. This week, the automaker announced three new safety actions in the United States, this time involving the Mustang Mach-E, Escape Hybrid, and Maverick.

Faulty Module Puts Mach-E in the Dark

The most substantial of the three recalls affects the 2025–2026 Mustang Mach-E. According to an internal investigation, a failure in the LED control module could cause the headlights to stop working altogether. If the module gives out, the vehicle loses not only its high and low beams, but also the position lamps, turn signals, and daytime running lights.

Read: Ford Recalls Over 272,000 Vehicles Because Park Isn’t What You Think

Ford said that 45,047 units are impacted, all produced between June 6, 2024, and October 1, 2025. So far, the company says it hasn’t received any reports of accidents or injuries linked to the headlight issue.

Customers will begin receiving recall notifications between January 26 and January 30. Ford plans to address the fault with an over-the-air software update, scheduled for release in April.

Mustang Mach-E Owners Will Need A Fix Before Nightfall Becomes A Problem

Maverick Recall Targets Cabin Safety

The second recall relates to a total of 6,897 2025-2026 Ford Mavericks built from August 7, 2025, to September 5, 2025. Ford says the issue lies in the instrument panel topper, which may not be properly welded to the passenger airbag chute doors. In a crash, the panel could detach and strike someone inside the vehicle.

In this case, the company cannot repair impacted Maverick models with an OTA update. Instead, owners will have to take their Maverick to a local Ford or Lincoln dealer, where the instrument panel topper will be replaced.

Mustang Mach-E Owners Will Need A Fix Before Nightfall Becomes A Problem

Escape Hybrid Can Drop Into Neutral

Finally, Ford is recalling a small batch of 2020 Escape Hybrid models. Just 87 units are affected, all built between November 6, 2019, and December 15, 2022. The problem involves the hybrid powertrain control module software, which can unexpectedly shift the transmission into neutral while driving. If the driver attempts to return to drive, the car enters limp mode, restricting speed to 30 mph.

To resolve it, Ford and Lincoln dealers will perform a software update at no cost to the owner. Notifications for this recall are also expected to go out between January 26 and January 30.

Mustang Mach-E Owners Will Need A Fix Before Nightfall Becomes A Problem

The Auto World

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