Automaker Ford has announced three new vehicle recall campaigns in the United States. The Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Escape Hybrid models are under scrutiny due to various technical issues concerning safety.
Large-Scale Recall for the Mustang Mach-E
The largest campaign in terms of the number of vehicles concerns the Mustang Mach-E for the 2025-2026 model years. An internal investigation revealed that a defect in the LED headlight control module could lead to their complete failure. If the module fails, the vehicle loses not only its high and low beams but also its parking lights, turn signals, and daytime running lights.
Ford stated that 45,047 vehicles produced between June 6, 2024, and October 1, 2025, are affected. The company has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue to date.
Owners will begin receiving recall notifications between January 26 and 30. Ford plans to rectify the malfunction via an over-the-air software update, scheduled for release in April.
Instrument Panel Issues in Maverick Pickups
The second recall concerns 6,897 Ford Maverick pickups from the 2025-2026 model years, assembled between August 7 and September 5, 2025. The issue lies in the upper instrument panel, which may be improperly welded to the passenger airbag channel covers. In the event of a collision, this panel could detach and cause injury to occupants.
In this case, the company cannot fix the problem remotely. Owners will have to contact an official Ford or Lincoln dealer, where technicians will replace the upper instrument panel.
Unexpected Gear Shifting in Escape Hybrid
The third campaign concerns a small batch of 87 Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs from the 2020 model year, produced between November 6, 2019, and December 15, 2022. The problem is related to the software of the hybrid powertrain control module, which may unexpectedly shift the transmission into neutral while driving. If the driver attempts to return to drive mode, the vehicle will enter a fail-safe mode, limiting speed to 30 miles per hour.
To resolve the issue, Ford and Lincoln dealers will perform a software update free of charge. Notifications for this recall are also expected at the end of January.
These recalls demonstrate the variety of potential issues in modern vehicles—from software bugs to physical defects in interior components. While Ford is responding promptly to the identified shortcomings, such incidents highlight the importance of constant monitoring and improvement of both electronic systems and manufacturing quality. For owners of the specified models, the key is to pay close attention to the received notifications and promptly contact dealerships for free repairs, ensuring the safety of their operation.