2024-2026 Ford Mustang Wiper Motor Recall (26V418)
Ford Motor Company · 67,842 vehicles · Reported June 30, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 67,842 2024-2026 Ford Mustang; 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Gtd vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly. Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V418 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V418000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26C32 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 30, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2024-2026 Ford Mustang; 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Gtd |
| Units affected | 67,842 |
| Component | Visibility > Windshield Wiper / Washer > Motor |
| Safety risk | Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang in recall 26V418?
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2026 Mustang with recall 26V418?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing 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 motor.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V418?
Recall 26V418 covers 67,842 vehicles: 2024-2026 Ford Mustang; 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Gtd.
NHTSA lists 67,842 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2025-2026 | Ford | Mustang Gtd |
What is the fix for the Mustang wiper motor recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
When was recall 26V418 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V418 to NHTSA on June 30, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 11, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 30, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V418000. |
| August 11, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 3 months ago. 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 26V418?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V418 is open on your Mustang, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Mustang owners do about recall 26V418?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V418000 applies to your Mustang.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the motor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Mustang owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 26V418 was reported on June 30, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the lighting and visibility and were received on or after June 30, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 106 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.
- 2024 Ford Mustang: 81 complaints in total, 8 about the lighting and visibility
- 2025 Ford Mustang: 17 complaints in total, 7 about the lighting and visibility
- 2026 Ford Mustang: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
- 2026 Ford Mustang Gtd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
- 2025 Ford Mustang Gtd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Driving down the road all tire sensors went into default – started flickering on and off headlights kept flickering on and off AC kept working and then stopped working.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11689693, filed September 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V546000 ( EXTERIOR LIGHTING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11698017, filed November 6, 2025
I own a new manual 2024 Ford Mustang GT now with 800 miles. When turning on the unit on 2 occasions, one on November 20 and another on December 3, documented with photographs and videos, the unit presents a black screen with no image.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11703025, filed December 4, 2025
Can recall 26V418 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.
Owners often ask whether this motor recall means their Mustang qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V418
Did the recall 26V418 fix work?
Since recall 26V418 was reported on June 30, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 11, 2026.
Is the 26V418000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Mustang is part of recall 26V418000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V418000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.