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Buying a used 2025 Ford Mustang? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2025 Mustang carries a shorter list than the prior year, but one critical recall involves a transmission fault that can cause unexpected vehicle movement, and others cover a loss of driving power and engine wiring that can crack. Lighting is a recurring theme — headlights plus tail and marker lights — along with wipers that can stick on high in cold weather. Only 16 unverified NHTSA complaints are on file, led by exterior lighting and visibility.
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.
- Verify the transmission unexpected-movement recall was completed before purchase.
- Test headlights, tail and marker lights, and wipers at all speeds on a cold start.
- Ask whether the car ever lost power while driving, and check for engine wiring repairs.
- 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 2025 Ford Mustang
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln transmission may cause unexpected vehicle movement | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Mustang and Lincoln Nautilus headlights can fail | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Ford Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus can lose driving power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ford Mustang engine wiring can crack, cutting power and lights | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Mustang tail and marker lights may stop working | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford Mustang wipers may stick on high in cold | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 5 | Yes |
| Engine | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |