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US recalls (8)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Back over prevention: software
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Risk and remedy
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.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, camera
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (10)
Show 10 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2025-12-18 · campaign 2025-703 · 117 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23C35 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-587) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software (BCM).
Powertrain
2025-12-18 · campaign 2025-707 · 55 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 20S21 (Transport Canada recall no. 2020-203) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, there is a problem with the warnings to tell a driver that the transmission is not in Park. When the ignition is turned off, with the driver door closed, the message and chime to warn that the transmission is not in Park are only active for 3 seconds. Instead, the chime should sound for 10 seconds and the message should display for 30 minutes. As a result, a driver could exit the vehicle without realizing that the transmission is not in Park. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away.
Safety Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Lights and instruments
2023-10-31 · campaign 2023-587
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software (BCM).
Electrical
2022-05-30 · campaign 2022-278
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the powertrain control module (PCM) may incorrectly detect a fault in the transmission. If this happens, the reverse camera, reverse lamps, and different driver assistance technologies may not work properly. This includes traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, and cross traffic indicator.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 5.0 L engine and a manual transmission.
Safety Risk:
Reverse lamps that don't turn on could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up. A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. These issues and driver assistance technologies that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software.
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.
Brakes
2020-09-24 · campaign 2020-450
Issue:
On certain cars, the brake pedal bracket could fail during sudden braking. If this happens, there could be a loss of braking.
Note: This recall only affects cars with an automatic transmission.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the brake pedal bracket assembly.
Visual system
2020-09-24 · campaign 2020-454
Issue:
On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not 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 instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rearview camera.
Other
2020-05-27 · campaign 2020-232 · 1 vehicles
Issue:
On one car, the forward-facing camera may not be aligned correctly. As a result, different safety systems may not work properly. This includes the pre-collision assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping system, driver alert, and auto high beam control.
Safety Risk:
Safety systems that do not work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify the owner and instruct them to take the car to a Ford dealer to realign the forward-facing camera.
Powertrain
2020-05-11 · campaign 2020-203 · 158 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there is a problem with the warnings to tell a driver that the transmission is not in Park. When the ignition is turned off, with the driver door closed, the message and chime to warn that the transmission is not in Park are only active for 3 seconds. Instead, the chime should sound for 10 seconds and the message should display for 30 minutes. As a result, a driver could exit the vehicle without realizing that the transmission is not in Park. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away.
Safety Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Owner complaints (121)
Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Mustang (13 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 26 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | |
| Engine | 25 | |
| Unknown or other | 22 | |
| Service brakes | 15 | |
| Back over prevention | 12 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Ford Mustang.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2020 Ford Mustang C RWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Ford Mustang version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mustang 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Mustang 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 21 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang Bullitt 5.0 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 23 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang HO Convertible 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang HO Convertible 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Mustang HO Coupe 2.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mustang HO Coupe 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
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