Ford Recalls 48,924 Mustang Mach-Es in Setback for EV Plans (1)

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.

Ford submitted the recall to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which didn’t immediately respond to a ...