75 Mach-E's recalled due to loose bolts in subframe

[jeffdawgfan]

The bolts are tightened. Given the lack of urgency, I'm sure there is no immediate safety issue. It's just that they're not, quote, "tightened to Ford's requested spec", and it appears to be a part that arrived that way from another supplier.

Probably some subframe bolts tightened to like 150 ft-lbs instead of 160 ft-lbs.

Unless they were tightened to say......160 Inch-lbs vice 160 ft-lbs...........The glass is always half empty....."Well, I couldn't find my regular torque wrench so I just got another one. What did you expect me to do boss? Hold up the assembly line?"

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[GoosePond08]

I'm not convinced this is the reason for the exact delay right now. If it's not a major safety risk, couldn't the dealers handle bolts upon receiving them?

#cover-up

 

[jericho]

Subframe sounds super buried in the car, how much disassembly would it require to tighten? Worried....

 

[sockmeister]

Unless they were tightened to say......160 Inch-lbs vice 160 ft-lbs...........The glass is always half empty....."Well, I couldn't find my regular torque wrench so I just got another one. What did you expect me to do boss? Hold up the assembly line?"

Haha, well they came from the supplier. And if there was THAT much of a disparity, Ford wouldn't have this on such a back burner on the priority list (not beginning until March 22nd). I'm sure it's extremely minor and probably would never actually matter.

 

[Phoney]

Took delivery 11 days ago. Just got the recall notice. One of only 75? For real?

 

[GoosePond08]

Took delivery 11 days ago. Just got the recall notice. One of only 75? For real?

Good day to play the lottery.

 

[SONEWBE]

Took delivery 11 days ago. Just got the recall notice. One of only 75? For real?

Is your VIN listed on the NHTSA.com site?

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?gclid...Xf4HWtzzQkZqWmkaAgLfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#vin

 

[TOBG]

I took possession of my car on 2/26. I just got the recall notice today. I am one of the 75. Bummer. I just checked the NHTSA site and my VIN is listed.


Mar 05,2021

Manufacturer Recall Number21S09

NHTSA Recall NumberAWAITING#

Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available

 

[Bookworm214]

Is your VIN listed on the NHTSA.com site?

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?gclid...Xf4HWtzzQkZqWmkaAgLfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#vin

I guess thanks are in order, even though it's not happy news. Your NHTSA link does indeed show that my MME is subject to the loose bolts recall, Manufacturer Recall Number 21S09. At least now I know the cause for the delay. Thanks! No, really, thanks.

 

[ConejoRed]

Haven’t received the recall email and vehicle is currently “in transit“. Just arrived at the Muncie ramp in KS today. Does this mean that they will need to fix it before they can sell it to us? Build date was 2/9 and shipped 2/17. CRT 1 Model.

 

[ddlt]

Mine is in it
Mar 05,2021
Manufacturer Recall Number21S09
NHTSA Recall NumberAWAITING#
Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available
SummaryTHESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRONT SUBFRAMES WHICH MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY SECURED TOGETHER DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS.

 

[generaltso]

Haven’t received the recall email and vehicle is currently “in transit“. Just arrived at the Muncie ramp in KS today. Does this mean that they will need to fix it before they can sell it to us? Build date was 2/9 and shipped 2/17. CRT 1 Model.

Yes, I believe that dealers can't legally sell a car with an active recall on it. I just checked my VIN and it shows that there is no recall on it. Mine was built on 1/19, so a few weeks before yours. But there are others with build dates earlier than mine that do seem to be on the recall list, so it must not be based purely on build date. Maybe different configurations use a different subframe part?

 

[generaltso]

There's discussion about it here -> https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-mustang-mach-e-suvs-due-to-loose-bolts.4150/

But this is probably a more appropriate place for the discussion since it's in the recall category. @Administrator, can that other thread be merged into this one?

 

[ConejoRed]

Maybe different configurations use a different subframe part?

So far I see 3 RWD’s so configuration may be a factor. Anyone with an AWD get a notice?

 

[MerryBrown]

My VIN was included too! How long will that delay things now?
I wonder where they will do the work?

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