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Ford Mustang Brake Warning Light May Mislead Drivers

NHTSA campaign 24V496000 · Reported Jun 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company

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A hidden low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V496000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 28, 2024
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid LOW Warning:switch/sensor/float
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the software update; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The body control module software update 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 24V496000. 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:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
Safety risk: An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.

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