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Ford Mustang Brake Fluid Warning Light Failure

NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · Reported Oct 27, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Without a low brake fluid warning, the vehicle could be driven with low brake fluid, which reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V727000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 27, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The brake fluid level sensor may not turn on the warning light when brake fluid is low.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V727000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2020 Ford Mustang
2021 Ford Mustang
2022 Ford Mustang

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. 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."
Safety 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.