FORD MUSTANG MACH E: NHTSA recall 26V487000 explained
This recall concerns rear side quarter window glass trim that may not remain securely attached.
Ford has issued a safety recall involving Mustang Mach E vehicles. The official notice describes a concern with exterior trim near the rear side quarter window glass. Owners should rely on an official VIN lookup to confirm whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.
What the official recall record says
FORD: MUSTANG MACH E
The recall addresses rear side quarter window glass trim that may have been improperly secured and could detach. The stated repair calls for inspection and replacement of the quarter window glass assembly when needed, without charge. The official record does not specify when a particular vehicle’s repair will be available.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V487000
- Vehicles listed: FORD MUSTANG MACH E (2025, 2024, 2023)
- Potentially affected: 86,543
- Components: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
- Report received: July 28, 2026
- Owner notification: Not provided in the source record
- Defect: 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.
- Safety consequence: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 10, 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.
What owners should do next
Owners should watch for recall communications from Ford and check their vehicle through an official VIN lookup. The manufacturer’s notice provides the contact information and notification process associated with this campaign.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
Sources used for this report.
References checked August 9, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V487000. Report received July 28, 2026. Accessed August 9, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.