37 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The engine compartment wiring harness has ground connections that can crack or break over time. If that happens, the vehicle can lose the power that keeps it moving forward. The same wiring problem can also cause other systems to stop working, including the windshield washers, the headlights, the air conditioning, or the engine cooling fan, depending on which connection is affected.
Some Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles can have trouble with the windshield wipers and washer system in cold temperatures. The wipers may only work on their high-speed setting, and the washer fluid system may not spray properly. Both of these problems can make it harder to see clearly out of the windshield.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Mustang, Nautilus, and Navigator vehicles because an earlier repair for this same problem did not fully fix it. When the vehicle is started, the instrument panel display may fail to work and show a blank screen instead of turning on. This means the gauges and warning lights on the dashboard may not be visible to the driver.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in your vehicle may fail. If that happens, you could unexpectedly lose drive power while you're driving down the road. Dealers will replace the EGR valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters have already been mailed to affected owners.
Ford is recalling a range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Fiesta, Flex, Explorer, Escape, C-Max, Fusion, Taurus, Mustang and the Lincoln MKT and MKZ. On these vehicles, the camera that shows what is behind you when you shift into reverse may show a picture that is distorted, that cuts in and out, or that is blank. Ford says dealers will check the camera and replace it if needed.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. A sensor that is supposed to turn on a dashboard warning light when brake fluid runs low may fail to activate. Without that warning light, a driver could continue driving without realizing the brake fluid has dropped to a low level.
Some Ford pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and the Lincoln MKC may have a problem with the rearview camera. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the camera image on the screen may appear distorted, show an upside-down picture, or go completely blank instead of a normal picture. Because of this, the driver may not have a clear view of what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
In some Ford Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles, water can leak into the body control module. This can cause the module to lose its connection to the exterior lights, including the license plate light, the side marker lights, and the tail lights. When that happens, these lights may not work as they should. Because of this, the vehicle does not meet federal safety standards for lighting equipment.
Some Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach-E, and Mustang vehicles have LED driver modules that may contain a burnt diode. This can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals on the affected side to stop working. On Nautilus vehicles, it may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to stop working.
Ford is recalling one 2024 Mustang that was repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. The instrument panel cluster, which shows things like warning lights and vehicle speed, may not illuminate at startup or while driving. Because this display may not show critical information, the vehicle does not meet federal safety standards covering controls and displays, and transmission shift and braking indicators.
On certain Ford and Lincoln models, the low-pressure fuel pump may fail. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 through 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Bronco, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Mustang, Ranger, Transit, F-150, Super Duty pickups, Mach-E and the Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator and Corsair. A software error can make the backup camera picture come up late, freeze, or not appear at all when the vehicle is in reverse. Ford is handling this recall in phases, so the fix becomes available at different times depending on the model and model year.
On some Ford Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, a part inside the transmission called the valve body may not have been machined correctly. Because of this, the transmission may fail to work properly in reverse gear, or the vehicle could move forward on its own when the gear selector is set to reverse or neutral. This means the vehicle might not behave as expected when the driver is trying to reverse or is sitting in neutral.
Certain Ford Mustang vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall may still have a steering sensor that isn't calibrated correctly. This can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side on its own, against what the driver is trying to do. That kind of unexpected steering movement can make the car hard to control.
On some Ford Mustang vehicles, the instrument panel cluster — the display that shows things like vehicle speed and warning lights — may fail to light up when the vehicle starts or while it is being driven. This means information drivers depend on while driving may not be visible on the dashboard. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet certain federal safety standards for vehicle displays and controls.
Ford is recalling these vehicles because the fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs. Without these discs in place, the fuel injectors can develop a fuel leak. A fuel leak that happens near something that could ignite it raises the chance of a fire starting in the vehicle. This affects certain Lincoln Corsair, Escape, Mustang, and Explorer vehicles built with this fuel injector assembly problem.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang vehicles because a rear suspension part called the knuckle may have a defect from the manufacturing process that causes it to fail. If the knuckle fails, the driver can lose the ability to control the vehicle's handling and steering.
Certain Mustangs have a secondary steering torque sensor that may not be calibrated correctly. Because of this miscalibration, the steering wheel can turn from side to side on its own, moving against what the driver is trying to do. In other words, the steering may act on its own and work against the driver's steering input, instead of responding only to what the driver intends.
Certain Mustangs may have a brake fluid level sensor that is not set up correctly after a software update to the body control module. Because of this, the brake fluid warning light on the dashboard can stay on all the time, even when the brake fluid is at a normal level. Since the light never turns off, it can hide a real low brake fluid condition instead of warning you about it.
On certain 2024 Mustang vehicles, the hose that carries clutch fluid may not be held in place securely and can rub against hot exhaust parts nearby. Over time this contact can cause the hose to melt, which can also lead to a leak of brake fluid from the line.
Some 2024 Mustangs with the 2.3L engine have a low-pressure fuel supply line that may be damaged or cut, which can let fuel leak out.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang vehicles because the brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
The brake fluid level sensor may not turn on the warning light when brake fluid is low.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the automatic transmission may have a loose bolt that can prevent the transmission from actually engaging the park gear. Even though the gear shifter may show that the vehicle has been shifted into 'park,' the vehicle may not actually be held in place and could roll away on its own.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. On these vehicles, the powertrain control module may send an unintended faulted signal to the modules that control the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features. When this happens, all of these functions may be disabled at the same time, including traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, and the cross traffic indicator.
Some 2022 Ford Mustangs have a forward-facing camera, used for driver-assist features, that is misaligned with the vehicle. Because of this misalignment, the camera does not work the way it's supposed to.
A weld on the front passenger knee air bag in these vehicles may not be strong enough. Because of this weak weld, the knee air bag may not deploy correctly if it is needed.
The side curtain airbags in some Mustangs may have been made with the wrong amount of compressed gas inside them. Because of this manufacturing problem, the airbags may not inflate the way they are supposed to when a crash happens. An airbag that doesn't inflate correctly can't work as intended, and this could affect how much protection it gives you in a crash.
Certain Ford Mustang vehicles with automatic transmissions have a problem with the brake pedal bracket. During a sudden, hard stop, this bracket can fracture, or break.
Ford is recalling a wide range of vehicles, including the F-150 and Super Duty pickups, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image from time to time. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge, and owners have been notified by mail.
The forward-facing camera in these Ford Mustang vehicles may be misaligned. Because of this, features that depend on the camera - such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control - may not work the way they're supposed to. A driver could believe Pre-Collision Assist is working normally and rely on it, when it may not actually be functioning correctly.
In certain Ford Expedition and Mustang vehicles, the warning message and chime that are supposed to alert the driver that the transmission is not in park do not last as long as they were designed to. Because the warning is shorter than intended, a driver may not notice it in time and could exit the vehicle while it is not actually in park.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the instrument panel cluster may not work properly when the vehicle starts, leaving the display blank. When this happens, the driver cannot see important information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temperature, or safety system warning lights on the dashboard. Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster so it works correctly again, free of charge.
Certain aftermarket supercharger kits made by Roush, sold for installation on Ford Mustangs, may have hose barb fittings that were manufactured incorrectly. These incorrectly made fittings can damage the fuel lines connected to the supercharger. If the fuel lines are damaged, it can result in a fuel leak. Roush will replace the affected fuel rail subassemblies to fix the problem, and this repair will be done free of charge.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, a roll pin may be missing from the transmission. Without this pin, the transmission can lose its 'Park' function even though the shift lever is in Park and the dashboard shows 'Park.'
On some Ford Mustang vehicles with an automatic transmission and a digital instrument cluster, turning off the ignition while the transmission is not in PARK may cause the cluster to not show the gear position, and the driver may not hear the chime that normally sounds when the door is opened.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 191 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 148 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 119 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 85 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 37 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 Ford Mustang. 26 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Mustang Wiring Can Cause Power Loss" (NHTSA campaign 26V547000), reported Aug 25, 2026.
The 2024 Ford Mustang has the most, with 12 recalls. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 4. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Ford Mustang recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Ford Mustang Brake Pedal May Be Loose (23V800000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: