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2025 Ford Mustang recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 6 US recalls for the 2025 Ford Mustang, and 6 in Canada. Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

6US recalls
0urgent recalls
19owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (6)

Electrical system: wiring

2026-08-25 · campaign 26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles

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."

Risk and remedy

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.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

2026-06-30 · campaign 26V418000 · 67,994 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

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 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.

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control

2026-03-03 · campaign 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Risk and remedy

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Exterior lighting

2025-08-22 · campaign 25V546000 · 105,545 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk and remedy

Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

2025-08-08 · campaign 25V519000 · 3,270 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk and remedy

Risk: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant

2025-03-14 · campaign 25V164000 · 269 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Canadian recalls (6)

Show 6 Canadian recalls

Electrical

2026-08-25 · campaign 2026-408

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine wiring harness could become damaged. As a result, there could be a loss of power to the wheels, one or both headlamps could stop working, the windshield washer fluid pump may not work, and/or the engine cooling fan may not work. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of headlamps and/or a windshield that is not properly cleared could reduce visibility and could also 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 replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals.

Visual system

2026-06-30 · campaign 2026-319

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the windshield wiper motor could cause it not to work properly in cold temperatures. If this happens, the windshield wipers may only operate at their high-speed setting and the windshield washing system may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers and a windshield washing system that don't work properly can reduce visibility and 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 windshield wiper motor.

Engine

2026-03-03 · campaign 2026-094

Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L engine, 2.0 L gas or hybrid engine or 2.3 L engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels 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 replace the EGR valve.

Engine

2025-10-11 · campaign 2025-549 · 11 vehicles

Issue: This recall is for supercharger upgrade kits that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. Under certain conditions, the upgrade kit's powertrain control module (PCM) software may not work properly and could turn off certain safety features. If this happens, the vehicle could move and/or accelerate unexpectedly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 5.0 L engine. This problem could cause a malfunction indicator light or a wrench light to turn on in the instrument cluster. Safety Risk: A vehicle that moves and/or accelerates suddenly could create the 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 PCM software.

Lights and instruments

2025-08-22 · campaign 2025-434

Issue: On certain vehicles, the body seams may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could leak into the body control module (BCM). If this happens, the front and rear side marker lights, taillights and license plate lights may not work and/or flicker. Safety Risk: Exterior lights that don't work and/or flicker could make the vehicle less visible to others and 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 the body seams for proper sealing. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the BCM.

Lights and instruments

2025-08-08 · campaign 2025-417 · 426 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the light emitting diode (LED) driver module in the headlight assemblies could fail. If this happens, the high and low beam headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and turn signal lights may not work. For Nautilus models, this could also cause the rear tail lights, turn signals and parking lights not to work. Note: This problem would cause an "Advanced Front Lighting Feature Temporarily Unavailable" warning message to be displayed and the turn signal telltale to flash at the same speed as when a turn signal bulb fails. Safety Risk: Headlights and/or exterior lights that don't work properly could cause reduce visibility and/or make the vehicle less visible to others. Turn signals that don't work properly may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes. These issues 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 LED driver module.

Owner complaints (19)

Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Mustang (1 crashes reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #39 for the most complaints (median 116).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Exterior lighting5
Electrical system5
Unknown or other4
Visibility3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine3
Power train2
Tires1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Ford Mustang.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD5★5★5★5★
2025 Ford Mustang C RWD–––5★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2025 Ford Mustang version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Mustang 2.3 L Automatic 10-spd223326$2,600
Mustang 5.0 L Automatic (S10)162419$3,550
Mustang 5.0 L Manual 6-spd152318$3,700
Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 L Automatic (S10)142217$3,950
Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 L Manual 6-spd142217$3,950
Mustang GTD 5.2 L Automatic (AM-S8)101712$5,600
Mustang Mach-E AWD Automatic (A1)10496100$750
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Automatic (A1)11098104$750
Mustang Mach-E GT Automatic (A1)958590$850
Mustang Mach-E RWD Automatic (A1)111103107$700
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Automatic (A1)115104110$700
Mustang Mach-E Rally Automatic (A1)908186$900
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.