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Ford Recalls 48,924 Mustang Mach-Es in Setback for EV Plans

  • Carmaker cites potential safety defect in the crossover SUV
  • Dealers cannot deliver vehicle until issue fixed via update
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Ford Motor Co. has told dealers to temporarily halt deliveries of the Mustang Mach-E over a potential safety defect, a setback for the carmaker as it tries to fortify its position as a leader in electric vehicles.

The automaker is recalling 48,924 Mach-Es from the 2021 and 2022 model years made at Ford’s plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico, a spokesperson for the company said Tuesday. Dealers can still sell the car, but cannot deliver it to buyers until the defect is fixed, Ford said.