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2020 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Mustang. The most recent was reported on October 13, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MUSTANG.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Mustang, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V695000October 13, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
23V727000October 27, 2023Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
22V382000May 27, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
20V575000September 23, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V573000September 23, 2020Service Brakes
20V306000May 27, 2020Electrical System › Software
20V263000May 8, 2020Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (3) · Electrical System (3) · Power Train (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V695000Manufacturer no. 25SA9

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
October 13, 2025
Owner notification
January 2, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,448,655 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford Mustang
February 28, 2019 – December 16, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V695000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V727000Manufacturer no. 23C35

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2023
Owner notification
December 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
187,922 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, 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 23C35.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V727000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V382000Manufacturer no. 22S37

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2022
Owner notification
June 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,032 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.

Safety risk

A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V382000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V575000Manufacturer no. 20C19

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2020
Owner notification
February 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
620,246 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V575000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V573000Manufacturer no. 20S52

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2020
Owner notification
January 26, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
38,005 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford Mustang
March 4, 2019 – August 13, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.

Safety risk

A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V573000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V306000Manufacturer no. 20S26

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2020
Owner notification
June 17, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford Mustang
February 10, 2020 – February 11, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Components: Electrical System › Software; Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.

Safety risk

If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V306000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V263000Manufacturer no. 20S21

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
May 8, 2020
Owner notification
May 26, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,460 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford Mustang
April 26, 2019 – October 19, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Safety risk

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V263000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 14, 2025.