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US recalls (5)
Electrical system: wiring
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.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
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: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Engine
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Engine
2026-08-26 · campaign 2026-411
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine pistons may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the pistons may crack and cause the engine to fail. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L or 2.3 L engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power 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 engine.
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
2026-04-01 · campaign 2026-160 · 14 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the circlips that secure the piston(s) to the connecting rod(s) may be missing or may not have been installed properly. As a result, the piston(s) could become damaged and cause the engine to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Ford will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine before each vehicle is delivered.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Mustang (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #43 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Ford Mustang.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG GTD 2 DR N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG NO REAR SEAT 2 DR N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Ford Mustang version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mustang 2.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang 5.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Mustang GTD 5.2 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 10 | 17 | 12 | $6,850 |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD Automatic (A1) | 104 | 96 | 100 | $750 |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Automatic (A1) | 110 | 98 | 104 | $750 |
| Mustang Mach-E GT Automatic (A1) | 95 | 85 | 90 | $850 |
| Mustang Mach-E RWD Automatic (A1) | 111 | 103 | 107 | $700 |
| Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Automatic (A1) | 115 | 104 | 110 | $700 |
| Mustang Mach-E Rally Automatic (A1) | 89 | 78 | 84 | $900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.