FORD MUSTANG recall: Ground-terminal fractures can cut drive power

The current federal record identifies an engine-compartment wiring concern in Ford Mustang vehicles that can affect drive power and several essential functions. Owners should pay attention to the campaign information and manufacturer contact details provided with it.

What the official recall record says

FORD: MUSTANG

Ground connections in the engine-compartment wiring harness may fracture, interrupting drive power or the operation of the windshield washer system, headlights, air conditioning or engine cooling fan. Lost drive power can raise crash risk, while lost headlight or washer function can reduce visibility and also raise crash risk. The specified remedy is replacement of the harness ground terminals at no cost, but the current record indicates that repair availability is still pending.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027.
• Owner notices: Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 26C40

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V547000
• Vehicles listed: FORD MUSTANG (2026, 2025, 2024)
• Potentially affected: 148,663
• Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
• Report received: August 25, 2026
• Owner notification: 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.
• Defect: 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.”
• Safety consequence: 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.

What owners should do next

Use the campaign details to follow manufacturer updates and contact Ford or an authorized dealer about the listed repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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