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2024 Ford Mustang recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 12
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 84
Latest campaign: Aug 25, 2026

Recall summary by component12

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	–	Aug 25, 2026	26V547000 25V516000 24V802000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	–	Aug 23, 2024	24V634000 24V220000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	1	Jun 28, 2024	24V496000 23V800000
Visibility	1	–	Jun 30, 2026	26V418000
Exterior lighting	1	–	Aug 22, 2025	25V546000
Back over prevention	1	–	May 9, 2025	25V315000
Suspension	1	–	Aug 9, 2024	24V593000
Power train	1	–	Jun 3, 2024	24V394000

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 25, 2026Latest campaign


Aug 25, 202626V547000	Electrical system: wiring A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V547000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V547000 · Aug 25, 2026
Jun 30, 202626V418000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V418000 What's wrong 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. Risk Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V418000 · Jun 30, 2026
Aug 22, 202525V546000	Exterior lighting 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V546000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43. Campaign NHTSA 25V546000 · Aug 22, 2025
Aug 8, 202525V516000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V516000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. 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. Remedy A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35. Campaign NHTSA 25V516000 · Aug 8, 2025
May 9, 202525V315000	Back over prevention: software A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V315000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. 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. Remedy The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49. Campaign NHTSA 25V315000 · May 9, 2025
Oct 25, 202424V802000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V802000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C35. Campaign NHTSA 24V802000 · Oct 25, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component84

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84Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	40	48	0	0
Unknown or other	17	20	2	2
Power train	10	12	0	0
Engine	10	12	0	0
Exterior lighting	8	10	0	0
Service brakes	7	8	1	0
Structure	6	7	2	0
Air bags	6	7	4	4
Forward collision avoidance	5	6	2	0
Steering	4	5	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	5	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	5	0	0
Back over prevention	4	5	0	0
Lane departure	2	2	0	0
Suspension	2	2	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“I own a 2024 Ford Mustang (VIN above) subject to safety recall 26V547 / Ford 26C40 for engine wiring-harness ground eyelets that can fracture and cause loss of motive power.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770513
Steering
“COMPONENT / SYSTEM FAILED: The Electronic Power Steering Assist / Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) and vehicle electrical ground system failed. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770396
Electrical system
“My car would not start so I had it towed to the Ford Dealership where I bought the car - The car would not start even though the battery had power - it also had a burning wire smell which is consistent with the recall…”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768337

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2024 Ford Mustang recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Mustang. The most recent, 26V547000 (reported August 25, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Ford Mustang recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 40 complaints out of 84 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Ford Mustang?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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