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Ford Mustang Exterior Lights May Stop Working
medium How serious is it? About this label
Lights that don't work, like tail lights or marker lights, make it harder for other drivers to see your car, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V546000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
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.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair - sealing the body seams and replacing the control module if needed - 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 25V546000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Safety risk
- License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.