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US recalls (3)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank 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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Power train: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
Electrical system: software
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2025-09-03 · campaign 2025-449
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Note: For certain models, this recall also affects incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rearview camera.
Brakes
2020-12-07 · campaign 2020-647 · 99 vehicles
This equipment recall is for replacement parts that were sold or installed by Ford dealerships between October 2019 and August 2020. This recall is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Issue:
On certain cars, the brake pedal and bracket assembly could fracture if rapid and forceful pressure is applied to the brake pedal, as typically seen during track and competition driving. If this happens, there could be a loss of braking.
Note: This equipment recall only affects the following brake pedal and bracket assembly part numbers:
FR3Z-2455-AA
FR3Z-2455-AB
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify its dealers of this recall. While dealers will attempt to contact people who may have purchased a part affected by this recall, if you have had the brake pedal and bracket assembly replaced on your car, you should contact the dealer that sold or installed it to find out if it is affected by this recall. Any part that is affected by this recall will be replaced, free of charge.
Lights and instruments
2020-10-16 · campaign 2020-485 · 833 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem may cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to not turn on.
Note: This recall only affects Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 models.
Safety Risk:
Daytime running lights that do not work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.
Powertrain
2018-04-05 · campaign 2018-164 · 18 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a roll pin attaching the park pawl rod guide cup to the transmission case may not have been installed. Over time, this could cause the transmission to lose the Park function even when the shifter and instrument panel display PARK. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install the missing roll pin as necessary.
Lights and instruments
2017-12-19 · campaign 2017-652 · 67 vehicles
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 – Transmission Control Functions and (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. When the ignition state is changed from the key-on to the key-off position and the transmission is not in PARK (P), the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL display and the operator may not receive the key-in-ignition warning chime when the driver’s door is opened. If the driver does not set the parking brake, this could cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software.
Owner complaints (196)
Owners filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Mustang (8 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 59 | |
| Power train | 46 | |
| Electrical system | 31 | |
| Unknown or other | 23 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
| Back over prevention | 12 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ford Mustang.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2018 Ford Mustang C RWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Ford Mustang version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mustang 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Mustang 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 21 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 25 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang Performance Package 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang Performance Package 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Shelby GT350 Mustang 5.2 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
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