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Ford Mustang Brake Pedal May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 23V800000 · Reported Nov 28, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

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Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until it's repaired. A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V800000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 28, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	Yes
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Mustang vehicles because the brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Do not drive the vehicle; contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free of charge.

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 23V800000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 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

Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
Safety risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, 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 23S61.

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