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2026 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Mustang. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MUSTANG, MUSTANG GTD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Mustang, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V548000August 25, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
26V547000August 25, 2026Electrical System › Wiring
26V418000June 30, 2026Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
26V205000March 31, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
25V828000December 1, 2025Engine

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V548000Manufacturer no. 26S61

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,001 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Mustang
March 31, 2026 – April 9, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V548000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V547000Manufacturer no. 26C40

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
148,663 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Mustang
Not reported – June 9, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Safety risk

A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V547000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V418000Manufacturer no. 26C32

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2026
Owner notification
August 11, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
67,842 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Mustang
Not reported – February 2, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG, MUSTANG GTD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

Safety risk

Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V418000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V205000Manufacturer no. 26S23

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2026
Owner notification
April 10, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
278 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Mustang
February 20, 2026 – February 26, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V205000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V828000Manufacturer no. 25SD3

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Mustang
October 23, 2025 – October 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V828000, 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: August 26, 2026.