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2025 Ford Mustang recalls & problems

The 2025 Ford Mustang has 6 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (5 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Ford Mustang in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemAug 25, 2026

Wiring

Recall 26V547000148,663 vehicles

Problem
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
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.
Fix
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.
VisibilityJun 30, 2026

Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 26V41800067,994 vehicles

Problem
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
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 coolingMar 3, 2026

Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 26V12200047,804 vehicles

Problem
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
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 lightingAug 22, 2025

Exterior lighting

Recall 25V546000105,545 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem
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
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.
Fix
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 lightingAug 8, 2025

Lighting control module

Recall 25V5190003,270 vehicles

Problem
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
Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 trainMar 14, 2025

Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Valves/valve body

Recall 25V164000269 vehicles

Problem
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
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Ford Mustang C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk7.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk7.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Ford Mustang NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Ford Mustang NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Mustang

26mpg combined
City / highway22 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Mustang

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Mustang

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Mustang Dark Horse

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Mustang Dark Horse

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lighting5000—
Electrical system5100—
Unknown or other4000—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear3000—
Visibility/wiper3000—
Engine3000—
Power train2000—
Tires1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Steering1100—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings1000—
Engine and engine cooling1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.