Ford Mustang Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Ford Mustang have?

• 2026 Ford Explorer Engine Recall (26V548) Repeat recall
  August 25, 2026 · 10,001 vehicles · Engine

  The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

  Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Mustang Wiring Recall (26V547)
  August 25, 2026 · 148,663 vehicles · Electrical System

  The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

  Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Mustang Wiper Motor Recall (26V418)
  June 30, 2026 · 67,842 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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.

  Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Ford Explorer Engine Recall (26V205) Repeat recall
  March 31, 2026 · 278 vehicles · Engine

  The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.

  Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Ranger Gas Recirculation Valve Recall (26V122)
  March 3, 2026 · 47,804 vehicles · Engine

  The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

  Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge.

• 2026 Ford Explorer Engine Recall (25V828) Repeat recall
  December 1, 2025 · 6 vehicles · Engine

  The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

  Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Body Control Module Recall (25V689) Repeat recall
  October 10, 2025 · 2,101 vehicles · Electrical System

  The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Ford Mustang Lighting Recall (25V546)
  August 22, 2025 · 105,545 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary.

• 2024 Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster Recall (25V516) Repeat recall
  August 8, 2025 · 1 vehicles · Electrical System

  The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.

• 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Lighting Control Module Recall (25V519)
  August 8, 2025 · 3,270 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail.

  Risk: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Fuel Pump Recall (25V455)
  July 7, 2025 · 850,318 vehicles · Fuel System

  The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Software Recall (25V442) Repeat recall
  June 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

  Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Software Recall (25V315) Repeat recall
  May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

  Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Transmission Valve Body Recall (25V164)
  March 14, 2025 · 269 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

  Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Mustang Steering Power Steering Recall (25V096) Repeat recall
  February 14, 2025 · 332 vehicles · Steering

  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.

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

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

• 2024 Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster Recall (24V802)
  October 25, 2024 · 6,212 vehicles · Electrical System

  The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.

• 2023 Lincoln Corsair Fuel Injectors Recall (24V634)
  August 23, 2024 · 24 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Mustang Rear Suspension Recall (24V593)
  August 9, 2024 · 4,595 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.

  Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Mustang Steering Power Steering Recall (24V493)
  June 28, 2024 · 30,735 vehicles · Steering

  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.

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

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

• 2024 Ford Mustang Switch and Sensor and Float Recall (24V496)
  June 28, 2024 · 10 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

  Risk: An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Mustang Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Recall (24V394)
  June 3, 2024 · 8,161 vehicles · Transmission

  The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.

  Risk: A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Mustang Fuel Line Recall (24V220)
  March 22, 2024 · 362 vehicles · Fuel System

  3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Mustang Brake Pedal Recall (23V800) Do not drive
  November 28, 2023 · 66 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

  Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed.

• 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Body Control Module Recall (23V727)
  October 27, 2023 · 187,922 vehicles · Electrical System

  The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Transmission Recall (23V070)
  February 10, 2023 · 1,138 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

  Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Mustang Backup Camera Recall (22V334)
  May 13, 2022 · 32 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.

  Risk: A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Knee Bolster Recall (22V083)
  February 16, 2022 · 327 vehicles · Air Bags

  An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

  Risk: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge.

• 2021 Ford Mustang Curtain Air Bag Recall (21V980)
  December 16, 2021 · 93 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  Risk: An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge.

Which Mustang parts are recalled most?

Which Mustang model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Mustang for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 28 Ford Mustang campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Mustang owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2021 FORD Mustang owner, Gasoline, NHTSA complaint 11675387

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2021 FORD Mustang owner, Fuel System, NHTSA complaint 11675387

Rear camera is not working. When I put the car into reverse I get a blue screen and then an error message stating my rear camera is not available. The sensors still work, if a car/object is close to me the car does beep but I cannot see behind me using my camera.

2022 FORD Mustang owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11681382

Can a recall make your Mustang a lemon in California?

Owners of a Ford Mustang often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

8 of the 28 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 7 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Ford models with recalls

• Bronco: 50 recalls
• Bronco Sport: 32 recalls
• E-150: 1 recall
• E-250: 1 recall
• E-Transit: 3 recalls
• Ecosport: 3 recalls
• Edge: 9 recalls
• Escape: 34 recalls
• Escape Hybrid: 1 recall
• Escape PHEV: 2 recalls
• Expedition: 25 recalls
• Explorer: 59 recalls
• Explorer Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Explorer Intercept Hybrid: 1 recall
• Explorer PHEV: 1 recall
• Explorer Police Intercept: 1 recall
• F-150: 59 recalls
• F-150 Hybrid: 2 recalls
• F-150 Lightning Bev: 15 recalls
• F-250 SD: 39 recalls
• F-350 SD: 40 recalls
• F-450 SD: 31 recalls
• Maverick: 45 recalls
• Maverick Hybrid: 1 recall
• Mustang: 28 recalls
• Mustang Gtd: 1 recall
• Mustang Mach E: 22 recalls
• Ranger: 32 recalls
• Transit: 29 recalls
• Transit Connect: 4 recalls

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