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2026 Ford Mustang recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 8
Latest campaign: Aug 25, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	2	Aug 25, 2026	26V548000 26V205000
Electrical system	1	Aug 25, 2026	26V547000
Visibility	1	Jun 30, 2026	26V418000
Engine	1	Dec 1, 2025	25V828000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-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. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 26V547000 · Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 202626V548000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V548000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 26V548000 · 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. Filed under Mustang, Mustang Gtd Campaign NHTSA 26V418000 · Jun 30, 2026
Mar 31, 202626V205000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V205000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 26V205000 · Mar 31, 2026
Dec 1, 202525V828000	Engine An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V828000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. 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. Remedy Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 25V828000 · Dec 1, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Mustang, Mustang Gtd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

8Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	3	38	1	1
Electrical system	2	25	2	1
Service brakes	2	25	2	1
Vehicle speed control	2	25	0	0
Wheels	1	13	0	0
Power train	1	13	0	0
Unknown or other	1	13	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	13	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names Mustang Ice, Mustang No Rear Seat Ice.

Latest reports

Engine
“Vehicle suffered sudden, total loss of motive power while driving. No dashboard warning lights or error codes were produced. Vehicle is currently grounded at Anderson Ford (SC) under active recall 26V547 / 26C40.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767355
Electrical system
“Recalls on 2024 Ford Mustangs: On 09/22/2026, at approximately 11:34AM, my Ford Mustang suffered a catastrophic malfunction.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766530
Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2026 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and pulling out of the driveway, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle quickly accelerated.”
Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764133

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2026 Ford Mustang recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Mustang. The most recent, 26V547000 (reported August 25, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Ford Mustang recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), visibility (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford Mustang?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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