Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Flawed Battery Software Update

Ford is recalling 86 Mustang Mach-E crossovers from the 2023 through 2025 model years after a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software update introduced a new defect rather than eliminating one. According to the automaker, the revised code can misreport the state of charge remaining in the high-voltage pack.

The scale of the recall is small, but the irony is sharp: a patch meant to improve the vehicle’s battery management has instead created the sort of trouble patches are designed to prevent. Drivers relying on an inaccurate charge reading could misjudge their remaining range.

Owners of the affected Mach-Es will need to bring their vehicles back to a dealership so the BECM software can be corrected. Ford has not indicated that the issue involves hardware failures or fire risk, framing the campaign as a software accuracy matter rather than a physical defect.

The episode highlights a growing reality for electric vehicle owners: as cars become more software-dependent, an update that misses the mark can trigger a recall just as a faulty part would. Ford will notify affected owners through the usual channels.