2022-2023 Ford Mustang Steering Power Steering Recall (25V096)

Recall 25V096 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford Mustang in recall 25V096?

The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Mustang with recall 25V096?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the electric power assist system.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V096?

Recall 25V096 covers 332 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Mustang.

NHTSA lists 332 vehicles in this campaign, built September 16, 2022 to April 4, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Mustang steering power steering recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

When was recall 25V096 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V096 to NHTSA on February 14, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 25, 2025.

This recall was filed 19 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 200 days. If your Mustang was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Mustang is part of recall 25V096?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V096 is open on your Mustang, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V096000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Mustang owners do about recall 25V096?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V096000 applies to your Mustang.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any electric power assist system symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Mustang owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 13 of them about the steering.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 25V096 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 65 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 13 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Ford Mustang: 50 complaints in total, 8 about the steering
• 2023 Ford Mustang: 15 complaints in total, 5 about the steering

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

Other cars for the same year model have a recall for the issue I’m having. 24S44 Is the ford recall code. Power steering is boosted and can oscillate side side. I’ve seen other mustangs with this recall have the same issue get repaired. Mine has the exact same issue.

2022 Ford Mustang owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11740019, filed May 26, 2026

Steering u-joint sticks and prevents steering wheel from turning without a catch/hitch . Not evident at lower speeds but is prevalent at speeds 50 and above. The photos attached show the part and one picture shows a YouTube video showing the EXACT problem.

2022 Ford Mustang owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11742787, filed June 8, 2026

It was raining and on a bumpy road when I was in second or 3rd gear when it started to lose control a little. It slid a little, when I held the wheel straight it was still going left to right by itself,after I got control of the wheel.

2022 Ford Mustang owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11568389, filed January 29, 2024

Can recall 25V096 make my Mustang a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 25V096000 does not automatically make your Mustang a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Steering defects go straight to safety. Under California's lemon law, a defect likely to cause death or serious injury can create a presumption after just two repair attempts, if the manufacturer was also notified directly.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V493000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Mustang went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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