Dearborn, MI – July 16, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 197,432 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose doors may lock on their own and trap occupants inside the vehicle. This defect ups the chances of a serious injury, especially in hot weather. 

Recall summary

The door latches of the affected SUVs may remain locked after the vehicle is turned off because of low battery.

The occupants will be able to open the door using the inside handles but if they shut the door after exiting the car, it will lock again. This creates a risk that a small child seated in the back who does not know how to operate the handles, will not be able to open the door on his own.

Recall risks

A trapped occupant may suffer serious injuries, especially when the outside temperatures are high.     

Warning signs

If the battery voltage drops too low, it may trigger a “system off to save power” warning on the vehicle’s display or even cause it to go blank. 

Additionally, passengers may notice that the interior door handles need to be pulled further to open the doors.     

Other Ford recalls

In June 2025, Ford recalled over 6,700 cars over a fire risk caused by a defective engine block heater.

In May 2025, more than a quarter of a million Ford and Lincoln SUVs were recalled over a brake fluid leak.  

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford door latch recall affects almost 200,000 electric SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.