# Ford Motor Company: Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture (26V417000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture |
| NHTSA ID | 26V417000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S50 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 42784 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture. |
| Consequence | Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50. |

## Why this score
- 42,784 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V417000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.