July 8, 2026

Ford recalls 42,784 Mustang Mach-Es that can roll away in Park

The rollaway recall Ford filed Monday, plus a 67,842-Mustang wiper recall whose owner letters go out today, and the CDC makes the Publix blueberries E. coli alert official.

If you park a rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E and walk away without setting the parking brake, stop doing that today. Ford filed two new Mustang recalls with NHTSA this week, and the more dangerous of the two is a 42,784-vehicle Mach-E campaign over a rear differential shaft that can snap and let the car roll.

Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled over pinion shaft that can fracture and roll away

What: Ford is recalling 42,784 rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E crossovers from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, built between March 3, 2020 and August 21, 2023. NHTSA campaign 26V417, Ford recall number 26S50. The part is the rear differential pinion shaft, which transfers power from the electric motor to the rear wheels.

Why: Ford says the pinion shaft can fracture from bending fatigue, a crack that grows under repeated load until the shaft fails. The root cause is still under investigation. A fracture does two things: it can kill drive power without warning while you are moving, and it can stop the drivetrain from holding the car in Park. If you shift into Park without engaging the electronic parking brake, a Mach-E with a fractured shaft can roll. A check-engine light may come on and store codes P174E, P0A2F, P019C, or P27B2, but Ford warns the absence of a warning light does not rule out a fracture that has already happened. As of June 11, Ford had 62 warranty claims, 14 internal quality reports, four customer contacts, and two European field alerts. Ford says it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fires.

What to do: Until the car is repaired, engage the electronic parking brake every single time you park, every time, without exception. That one habit removes the rollaway risk. Interim letters start July 13. A real fix is not expected until late December 2026, and some owners may wait into 2027. Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly free. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26S50). Details: FordAuthority, Electrek.

Ford Mustang and GTD recalled over wipers that fail below freezing

What: Ford is also recalling 67,842 gas-powered Mustangs over a wiper and washer failure, and owner letters for this one go out today, July 8. The campaign covers 67,553 Mustangs from the 2024 through 2026 model years (built September 18, 2024 through February 2, 2026) plus 289 of the $325,000 Mustang GTD from the 2025 and 2026 model years. NHTSA campaign 26V418, Ford recall number 26C32.

Why: A semiconductor chip on the wiper motor's circuit board shipped without a needed calibration value. Ford traced it to a sub-supplier that changed its chip-programming equipment on September 11, 2024. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, the wiper motor loses communication with the steering column control module. The wipers may run only on high speed and the washer-fluid pump may stop working entirely, a reduced-visibility scenario NHTSA treats as a crash risk. Ford has 35 warranty claims and says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries.

What to do: Watch for the letter arriving this month, with mailings starting today. The catch: replacement parts are not expected until 2027, so this is a wait-and-see repair. Dealers will inspect the wiper motor and replace it if needed, free. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26C32). Details: NHTSA report 26V418, Autoevolution.

Tracking

Ford's pedestrian-warning re-recall (covered Tuesday). The third recall in this week's Ford batch is the one already in your inbox: 66,383 Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid SUVs whose pedestrian warning sound can fail, NHTSA 26V415. The new detail is timing. Interim owner letters go out August 3 through 7, and the fix is still only partial, with 28-speaker Nautilus models getting a DSP module swap while everyone else waits. Ford is not aware of crashes or injuries. NHTSA report 26V415.

Publix blueberries E. coli (covered Tuesday). The CDC made it official on July 7 with a formal food safety alert: 12 confirmed E. coli O145:H28 illnesses (11 in Florida, one in Georgia), four hospitalizations, no deaths, all between May 11 and June 5. The product is unchanged, GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, 10-ounce bags, lot 60401, best-by February 9, 2028, sold at Publix in eight states. If a bag is still in your freezer, do not eat it; return it to Publix or throw it away. CDC alert.

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