2024-2026 Ford Mustang recall: Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 25, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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."
- The 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.
- Who's affected
148,663 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Ford Mustang.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
617 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 13, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
- July 28, 2026 2023-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2021-2023 Ford F-150 recall: Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
- July 28, 2026 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Window Glass Trim Pieces May Detach
- July 21, 2026 2025-2027 Ford Explorer, 2025-2027 Lincoln Aviator recall: Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
- July 20, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Engine Compartment Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Mustang 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V547000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 25, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 148,663 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C40 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record