Ford Motor Company - Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
USFord Motor Company - Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
Affected Products
Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture |
| Nhtsa id | 26V417000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V417000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50. |
| Consequence summary | Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S50 |
| Potentially affected | 42784 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelPOWER TRAIN
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