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Buying a used 2020 Ford Mustang? Check these 8 recalls first
Two braking recalls headline this year: a brake pedal bracket that can break during hard stops and a low brake fluid warning light that may not work. The remaining six are camera, display and park-warning items, including a misaligned forward camera that can disable driver aids. No stop-driving or park-outside instructions. NHTSA logs only 119 owner complaints, unverified, but they carry 13 crashes, five fires and eight injuries — a heavier outcome count than the volume suggests.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both brake recalls, pedal bracket and fluid warning light, are closed on this VIN
- Check brake fluid level and that the warning lamp illuminates at startup
- Test the forward-facing driver aids and the backup camera
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Ford Mustang
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang brake pedal bracket can break during hard stops | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ford Mustang low brake fluid warning light may not work | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Mustang and Expedition park warning too short | Power Train | medium |
| Ford Mustang forward camera misaligned, driver aids may fail | Forward Collision Avoidance | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln backup camera image may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Mustang Software Glitch Disables Backup Camera, Safety Features | Power Train | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
119 complaints filed for this model year, including 13 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | None found |
| Electrical System | 25 | Yes |
| Power Train | 24 | Yes |
| Brakes | 19 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 12 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 8 | None found |