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Nov 23, 2025

My name is [XXX] , and I am formally reporting an unacceptable and irresponsible delay regarding my Ford Mustang Mach-E (VIN: [XXX] ), serviced at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston (formerly Sterling McCall Ford). My vehicle is only 1.5 years old, yet the clear-coat paint has already deteriorated, and the vehicle is also subject to an official Ford recall. I reported both issues to the dealer more than two months ago. Despite multiple calls and follow-ups, the service department continues giving me the same unacceptable excuse: “We cannot take your vehicle because we do not have a loaner car available.” This is completely unreasonable. This is a recall, and refusal to accept my car due to a lack of loaner vehicles is not my responsibility — it is a failure of Ford and the dealer to provide required support. As a result: •My recall remains unresolved •The paint defect continues to worsen •I have no scheduled service date •I have been told to “wait indefinitely” with no solution This level of customer support is unprofessional, unacceptable, and harmful to the Ford brand. My Demands I request immediate corporate intervention: 1.A guaranteed service appointment without any further delay 2.A loaner vehicle or alternative transportation solution provided by Ford 3.Full repair of the recall and the paint clear-coat defect under warranty 4.Written confirmation of Ford’s next steps if the dealer continues refusing to accept my vehicle If this is not resolved immediately, I will escalate the issue to: •NHTSA (for failure to resolve an active recall), •Texas DMV / Consumer Protection, and •Public consumer platforms. I expect a response within 48 hours. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 23, 2025

My name is [XXX] , and I am formally reporting an unacceptable and irresponsible delay regarding my Ford Mustang Mach-E (VIN: [XXX] ), serviced at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston (formerly Sterling McCall Ford). My vehicle is only 1.5 years old, yet the clear-coat paint has already deteriorated, and the vehicle is also subject to an official Ford recall. I reported both issues to the dealer more than two months ago. Despite multiple calls and follow-ups, the service department continues giving me the same unacceptable excuse: “We cannot take your vehicle because we do not have a loaner car available.” This is completely unreasonable. This is a recall, and refusal to accept my car due to a lack of loaner vehicles is not my responsibility — it is a failure of Ford and the dealer to provide required support. As a result: •My recall remains unresolved •The paint defect continues to worsen •I have no scheduled service date •I have been told to “wait indefinitely” with no solution This level of customer support is unprofessional, unacceptable, and harmful to the Ford brand. My Demands I request immediate corporate intervention: 1.A guaranteed service appointment without any further delay 2.A loaner vehicle or alternative transportation solution provided by Ford 3.Full repair of the recall and the paint clear-coat defect under warranty 4.Written confirmation of Ford’s next steps if the dealer continues refusing to accept my vehicle If this is not resolved immediately, I will escalate the issue to: •NHTSA (for failure to resolve an active recall), •Texas DMV / Consumer Protection, and •Public consumer platforms. I expect a response within 48 hours. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 2, 2025

Driving to work as usual and the road is clear just damp from a slight rain. When all the sudden the car just started swerving signaling that the road is wet. But even if wet it shouldn’t swerve like crazy on its own. Causing me to almost crash. It was the most scariest thing that happened to me. I’m taking it to ford dealership tomorrow but not sure how this will be fixed. Now I’m scared to drive on rainy days. I have drove before in rainy days and never had this happen. Today weather when driving wasn’t bad just slight damp on the road and it just started swerving like crazy and I wasn’t driving fast just on a normal street. I was scared to hop on the freeway to work. I skipped work because I was scared to drive.

Oct 2, 2025

Driving to work as usual and the road is clear just damp from a slight rain. When all the sudden the car just started swerving signaling that the road is wet. But even if wet it shouldn’t swerve like crazy on its own. Causing me to almost crash. It was the most scariest thing that happened to me. I’m taking it to ford dealership tomorrow but not sure how this will be fixed. Now I’m scared to drive on rainy days. I have drove before in rainy days and never had this happen. Today weather when driving wasn’t bad just slight damp on the road and it just started swerving like crazy and I wasn’t driving fast just on a normal street. I was scared to hop on the freeway to work. I skipped work because I was scared to drive.

Sep 1, 2025

Recall issued 6/13/2025 and Ford has not announced a remedy to this issue. Ford is required to have a remedy within a timely manner. It has been over two months.

Sep 1, 2025

Recall issued 6/13/2025 and Ford has not announced a remedy to this issue. Ford is required to have a remedy within a timely manner. It has been over two months.

Aug 14, 2025

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the electronic front door latches on my 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E. During a 12V battery discharge, the electric latches can fail, preventing the doors from opening in the outside. This means the driver or passengers could become trapped in the vehicle, or the driver can be locked out in an emergency, even if both key fob and key are present. This defect poses a critical safety risk in situations requiring a rapid exit - such as accident or extreme heat and increases the risk of injury or death. As an active duty service member, I work in a secure federal government facility and have to leave my phone in my vehicle during working hours. This heightens the danger, because if the latch fails, I would have no secondary means to gain entry or exit, potentially delaying emergency responses. Ford has acknowledged the defect in the recall (25S65/25V404) in early June. They said to expect an update by the end of Q3, which is nearing and I haven’t heard anything yet. I believe this defect warrants urgent attention, and consideration of a manufacturer buyback due to severe safety implications.

Aug 14, 2025

I own a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E affected by recall 25S65 / 25V404. Ford has placed a stop-sale on all 2024 and older Mach-Es for this issue but is allowing current owners to drive the vehicles. The defect can trap occupants or pets inside if the 12V battery discharges, posing a serious safety risk in hot weather (currently 100°F in my area). I contacted Kendall Ford of Meridian, ID, on 8/14/25 to schedule the repair. They confirmed the remedy is a software update not yet available for my model year and estimated it will not be released until Q4 2025. This is more than 60 days after the recall was issued, and I have no safe remedy available. I believe Ford should provide an immediate fix, replacement vehicle, or buyback due to the safety risk.

Aug 14, 2025

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the electronic front door latches on my 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E. During a 12V battery discharge, the electric latches can fail, preventing the doors from opening in the outside. This means the driver or passengers could become trapped in the vehicle, or the driver can be locked out in an emergency, even if both key fob and key are present. This defect poses a critical safety risk in situations requiring a rapid exit - such as accident or extreme heat and increases the risk of injury or death. As an active duty service member, I work in a secure federal government facility and have to leave my phone in my vehicle during working hours. This heightens the danger, because if the latch fails, I would have no secondary means to gain entry or exit, potentially delaying emergency responses. Ford has acknowledged the defect in the recall (25S65/25V404) in early June. They said to expect an update by the end of Q3, which is nearing and I haven’t heard anything yet. I believe this defect warrants urgent attention, and consideration of a manufacturer buyback due to severe safety implications.

Aug 14, 2025

I own a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E affected by recall 25S65 / 25V404. Ford has placed a stop-sale on all 2024 and older Mach-Es for this issue but is allowing current owners to drive the vehicles. The defect can trap occupants or pets inside if the 12V battery discharges, posing a serious safety risk in hot weather (currently 100°F in my area). I contacted Kendall Ford of Meridian, ID, on 8/14/25 to schedule the repair. They confirmed the remedy is a software update not yet available for my model year and estimated it will not be released until Q4 2025. This is more than 60 days after the recall was issued, and I have no safe remedy available. I believe Ford should provide an immediate fix, replacement vehicle, or buyback due to the safety risk.

Aug 8, 2025

I lease a brand-new 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E with approximately 5,000 miles. The vehicle is subject to NHTSA Campaign Number 25V404 (Ford Recall 25S65) for defective exterior electronic door latches that may fail to open if the 12-volt battery discharges. Ford has confirmed there is no repair available and no timeline for a fix. This defect has been acknowledged by my Ford dealer and Ford corporate. While Ford states that the interior manual handles still function, this ignores a serious real-world safety hazard. I frequently transport dogs and other passengers who cannot operate the manual handles. If I step outside the vehicle — even briefly — and the exterior handles fail, these occupants could be trapped inside. In an emergency such as extreme heat, cold, or fire, this could result in injury or death, and rescue would require breaking the glass, creating additional risk of harm. Ford’s own recall language acknowledges this is a “safety defect,” yet the current stance is that the vehicle is “safe to drive.” This does not address the entrapment risk for vulnerable occupants. The defect has not yet resulted in entrapment or injury, but it is an active and unresolved hazard that could occur without warning. This complaint is being filed to document the risk before harm occurs and to ensure a timely, safe remedy is provided.

Aug 8, 2025

I lease a brand-new 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E with approximately 5,000 miles. The vehicle is subject to NHTSA Campaign Number 25V404 (Ford Recall 25S65) for defective exterior electronic door latches that may fail to open if the 12-volt battery discharges. Ford has confirmed there is no repair available and no timeline for a fix. This defect has been acknowledged by my Ford dealer and Ford corporate. While Ford states that the interior manual handles still function, this ignores a serious real-world safety hazard. I frequently transport dogs and other passengers who cannot operate the manual handles. If I step outside the vehicle — even briefly — and the exterior handles fail, these occupants could be trapped inside. In an emergency such as extreme heat, cold, or fire, this could result in injury or death, and rescue would require breaking the glass, creating additional risk of harm. Ford’s own recall language acknowledges this is a “safety defect,” yet the current stance is that the vehicle is “safe to drive.” This does not address the entrapment risk for vulnerable occupants. The defect has not yet resulted in entrapment or injury, but it is an active and unresolved hazard that could occur without warning. This complaint is being filed to document the risk before harm occurs and to ensure a timely, safe remedy is provided.

Jun 17, 2025

I am the owner of a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E affected by Recall 25S65 involving a 12V battery discharge issue that creates a serious entrapment hazard. If the 12V battery fails, the front doors can remain locked—even if someone exits using the mechanical release. This puts me and my family at risk of being locked inside or outside the vehicle in dangerous situations. I live in Texas, and I have two young daughters—both in car seats. The idea that this vehicle could trap us inside during a power failure, especially in Texas heat, is terrifying. I bought this vehicle to transport my family safely, and I no longer trust it to do that. Ford has admitted the risk exists but has said that a remedy won’t be available until Q3 2025. I contacted the dealership and confirmed that no parts or software are available. That leaves me and my family vulnerable for an unknown number of months. This is not a minor inconvenience—it’s a safety failure with real consequences. I am respectfully demanding a full vehicle buyback. I will not wait until the worst happens. The vehicle poses an immediate and unacceptable risk, and Ford’s delayed timeline makes continued ownership unreasonable. I need help ensuring my family is protected.

Jun 17, 2025

I am the owner of a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E affected by Recall 25S65 involving a 12V battery discharge issue that creates a serious entrapment hazard. If the 12V battery fails, the front doors can remain locked—even if someone exits using the mechanical release. This puts me and my family at risk of being locked inside or outside the vehicle in dangerous situations. I live in Texas, and I have two young daughters—both in car seats. The idea that this vehicle could trap us inside during a power failure, especially in Texas heat, is terrifying. I bought this vehicle to transport my family safely, and I no longer trust it to do that. Ford has admitted the risk exists but has said that a remedy won’t be available until Q3 2025. I contacted the dealership and confirmed that no parts or software are available. That leaves me and my family vulnerable for an unknown number of months. This is not a minor inconvenience—it’s a safety failure with real consequences. I am respectfully demanding a full vehicle buyback. I will not wait until the worst happens. The vehicle poses an immediate and unacceptable risk, and Ford’s delayed timeline makes continued ownership unreasonable. I need help ensuring my family is protected.

Jun 11, 2025 Crash

Sudden unintended acceleration event. I was pulling into a parking spot going very slow and lifted my leg off the accelerator when the car suddenly surged forward and crashed into a tree, a wall and a nearby parked car (no people in the car). This put my safety at risk. I was thankfully not severely hurt and had no other passengers in my car. I have sustained some muscle strains in my neck. I have reported the incident to Ford Credit and requested the data logs and investigation. My airbags were also not deployed and this seems very similar to other reports I have seen online. The police were called to the site and a case filed. There was a message flashing "parking sensors fault".

Jun 11, 2025 Crash

Sudden unintended acceleration event. I was pulling into a parking spot going very slow and lifted my leg off the accelerator when the car suddenly surged forward and crashed into a tree, a wall and a nearby parked car (no people in the car). This put my safety at risk. I was thankfully not severely hurt and had no other passengers in my car. I have sustained some muscle strains in my neck. I have reported the incident to Ford Credit and requested the data logs and investigation. My airbags were also not deployed and this seems very similar to other reports I have seen online. The police were called to the site and a case filed. There was a message flashing "parking sensors fault".

Sep 23, 2024

While driving the vehicle electrical console started flashing then lost power and stopped dead in the road. The battery was reading between 70% to 80% prior with a range of over 250 miles still available. Due to complete lack of any power the car could not be moved or placed into neutral for towing. It caused a traffic situation blocking 2 lanes of traffic for approximately 4 hours waiting for roadside assistance for jump start and towing. EV's cannot be towed like a regular car and not having access to the electronics made the car like a brick. Eventually I was able to attain assistance with a jump start that was able to provide enough power to drive onto the back of a tow truck and to the Ford dealership. Roadside assistance noted the 12-volt battery at the front of the vehicle was bulging and potentially overheated creating a potential explosion hazard and lack of electrical support to the main vehicle.

Sep 23, 2024

While driving the vehicle electrical console started flashing then lost power and stopped dead in the road. The battery was reading between 70% to 80% prior with a range of over 250 miles still available. Due to complete lack of any power the car could not be moved or placed into neutral for towing. It caused a traffic situation blocking 2 lanes of traffic for approximately 4 hours waiting for roadside assistance for jump start and towing. EV's cannot be towed like a regular car and not having access to the electronics made the car like a brick. Eventually I was able to attain assistance with a jump start that was able to provide enough power to drive onto the back of a tow truck and to the Ford dealership. Roadside assistance noted the 12-volt battery at the front of the vehicle was bulging and potentially overheated creating a potential explosion hazard and lack of electrical support to the main vehicle.