Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall R/2021/397: Wind Noise And Water Leaks Around The Panoramic Glass Roof Due To Adhesion Issues, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 1,540
- vehicles in the UK
- 21S42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang Mach-E vehicles built between 24 February 2020 and 18 June 2021. Vehicles could develop wind noise & water leaks around the panoramic glass roof. The dealer will add additional urethane adhesive between the vehicle body and roof glass. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles could develop wind noise & water leaks around the panoramic glass roof. Should the roof glass loosen there is a risk that the glass could become detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKS AROUND THE PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF DUE TO ADHESION ISSUES. Defect: Vehicles could develop wind noise & water leaks around the panoramic glass roof. Should the roof glass loosen there is a risk that the glass could become detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Add additional urethane adhesive between the vehicle body and roof glass.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wind noise and water leaks around the panoramic glass roof due to adhesion issues.
The Fix
The dealer will add additional urethane adhesive between the vehicle body and roof glass.
Are You Affected?
Mustang Mach-E built between 24 February 2020 and 18 June 2021 may be included. Ford estimates 1,540 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 21S42 or the DVSA reference R/2021/397. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Mach-ERear quarter glass moulding | Low | R/2026/356 | |
| Mustang Mach-EBattery Discharge | Book soon | R/2025/293 | |
| Mustang Mach-EIt is possible that the high voltage main contactors may overheat | Urgent | R/2022/194 | |
| Mustang Mach-EInadequate front windshield adhesion to the vehicle body structure | Low | R/2022/014 | |
| Mustang Mach-ERear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification | Urgent | R/2022/015 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2021/348 on 27 Oct 2021, for the wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into…. The one launched after it was R/2022/015 on 18 Jan 2022, for rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Mustang Mach-E recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/397, launched 17 December 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.