Ford has recalled 197,000 Mustang Mach-Es due to an issue that could leave passengers trapped inside the vehicle. “Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat,” a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) read. “The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury,” it added. #Recall: Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to the risk that a low 12-volt battery could cause the electronic door locks to remain locked, risking trapping a passenger inside the vehicle. https://t.co/DbDYBcx6Ad — Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) June 21, 2025 The Hill reports: Ford sent letters to affected drivers on June 23 and will send out a second round of letters once the software upgrade is available. Drivers will need to visit a dealer to update their Powertrain Control Module and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C software free of charge. Anyone with questions was urged to contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 25S65) or NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. The Mach-E recall comes after the company recalled more than 1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in May due to concerns over their rearview cameras. It also recalled an additional 274,000 Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to a brake issue that increased the risk of a crash. “Ford led the industry in U.S. vehicle recalls three of the past four years and again leads the industry nearly halfway through 2025,” Automotive News stated. Ford led the industry in U.S. vehicle recalls three of the past four years and again leads the industry nearly halfway through 2025. https://t.co/smbtKNdASO pic.twitter.com/FuWW9trkoI — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) June 18, 2025 CBS News noted: The Michigan-based company is also recalling 120,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in markets outside the U.S., according to a Ford spokesperson. Read the full NHTSA letter below: