2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E Exterior Trim Recall (26V487)
Ford Motor Company · 86,543 vehicles · Reported July 28, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 86,543 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach. Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners first received an interim notice; check NHTSA for whether the remedy is now available for your VIN.
Recall 26V487 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V487000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S56 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 28, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E |
| Units affected | 86,543 |
| Component | Structure > Exterior Trim |
| Safety risk | Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Interim notice issued; remedy may now be available, check NHTSA for current status |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E in recall 26V487?
The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E with recall 26V487?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Mustang Mach E shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the exterior trim, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V487?
Recall 26V487 covers 86,543 vehicles: 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E.
NHTSA lists 86,543 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Ford | Mustang Mach E |
What is the fix for the Mustang Mach E exterior trim recall?
An interim notice went out first. Check NHTSA to see if the final repair is now available for your VIN.
Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 7, 2026.
When was recall 26V487 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V487 to NHTSA on July 28, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| July 28, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V487000. |
| September 14, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 2 months ago. If your Mustang Mach E was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Mustang Mach E is part of recall 26V487?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V487 is open on your Mustang Mach E, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V487000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Mustang Mach E owners do about recall 26V487?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V487000 applies to your Mustang Mach E.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the exterior trim happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Mustang Mach E owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V487 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 179 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E: 123 complaints in total, 5 about the body, doors and seats
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E: 44 complaints in total, 5 about the body, doors and seats
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E: 12 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical system, Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11674073, filed July 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11680696, filed August 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the doors failed to open. The contact called Roadside Assistance who was also unable to unlock the doors. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer also failed to unlock the doors.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11607509, filed August 9, 2024
Can recall 26V487 make my Mustang Mach E a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
A recall with no fix can support a buyback on its own.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V487
Is the 26V487000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Mustang Mach E is part of recall 26V487000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V487000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.