The commercial debut of Ford Mustang Mach E has marked a turning point for the Blue Oval. The Yankee firm, with him, has not only been able to update a mythical trade name. He has created a product that has pleased even the toughest customers. Even so your success is suffering due to a series of technical problems that are testing the patience of the brand's engineers and managers... You'll see...
Throughout the time that the Mustang Mach-E has been for sale, the Blue Oval has issued up to 5 recalls. The most "scandalous" have to do with involuntary acceleration or improperly positioned rear seat belts. But this time it seems that the problem is a mystery. Thanks to Mach-E Forum and his guys we have learned that The Blue Oval has stopped the sale of the Mach-E in the US due to a technical failure that they would be studying how to fix…
For now, the technical problem of the Ford Mustang Mach-e has no solution in sight beyond a software update...
According to the document that Ford has sent to its commercial network, the description of the problem is as follows...
"In affected vehicles, direct current ("DC") fast charging and repeated fully open pedal events may cause the the high voltage battery main contactors overheat. Overheating can cause arcing and distortion of electrical contact surfaces, which can result in a contactor that stays open or a contactor that welds closed. An overheated contactor opening while driving can cause a loss of driving force, which can increase the risk of an accident»
Taking into account the problem, indicate what is the possible solution you have found...
"The remedy for this program is a Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module (SOBDMC) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software update. Ford is anticipated to begin Over-The-Air (OTA) implementation to update SOBDMC and BECM software for affected vehicles next month. Alternatively, owners will have the option of taking their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to complete the software update."
However, the reality is different. Ford may not have a solution to the problem until the third quarter of this year 2022. That is why he has asked US dealers to stop selling until further notice. In this case the message is very clear...
«DO NOT SHOW OR DELIVER any new stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A full Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers in Q2022 XNUMX when software and/or parts ordering information and repair instructions are anticipated to become available. available to support this security recall"
Apparently there are 48.924 units of the Mustang Mach-E affected in the US. For now we do not know if there will be any in Europe, so we will be attentive to the possible movements of the firm...
Source - Mach E Forum - Ford Mustang Mach-E Safety Recall 22S41 - NHTSA
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 269 - 487 hp
- Consumer goods 17,2 - 21,2l/100km
- Assessment 4,4