Ford recalls nearly 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars over door latch concerns

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for over 197,000 of its Mustang Mach-E electric cars due to a malfunction with the door latches which may prevent passengers from safely exiting the vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the recall affects 197,432 Mach-E models produced from 2021 to 2025. The issue could particularly endanger children if the vehicle's battery level gets too low, causing the latches to remain locked even after attempts to open the door.

According to a Ford representative, approximately 120,000 of these vehicles are being recalled in international markets outside the United States.

Low battery power could result in the door latches failing to unlock when attempting to exit the vehicle, posing a significant risk of injury if occupants are unable to open the doors using the manual release when exposed to high temperatures.

The company has stated that there have been no known injuries or incidents linked to this problem. They plan to address the concern through a software update rather than a physical repair.

Ford will begin contacting vehicle owners about this safety issue starting on June 23, as per the NHTSA's schedule. Affected customers will receive detailed instructions on resolving the issue.

This recent recall follows another one announced last month in response to a software setback involving the rearview camera.