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2021 FORD Mustang

6 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V455000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's low-pressure fuel pump may not be working properly, which can cause your engine to stall while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls while driving, you may lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will repair or replace the fuel pump for free once the remedy is available, which is expected to be in the second quarter of 2026. In the meantime, you'll receive a letter explaining the issue and steps to take. You can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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High Priority #22V083000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your Ford Mustang (from 2021-2022 model years) has a front passenger knee air bag that might not deploy properly due to an insufficient weld.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get hurt more in a car crash because the air bag won't work as it should.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the front passenger knee air bag for free, and you should contact them at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.
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High Priority #21V980000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's side curtain air bags might have air bag inflators with the wrong amount of compressed gas. This could cause the air bags to deploy improperly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't inflate correctly, you could be at higher risk of injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the side curtain air bags for free. You'll receive a notification letter, but if you're concerned or want to schedule the repair, you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or check your recall notice for the Ford number 21C37.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
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Moderate #25V689000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid level sensor might not be working correctly, which could cause the warning light to not turn on when the brake fluid is low.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light doesn't turn on, you might drive your vehicle with low brake fluid, which can make the brakes less effective and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will update the software in your vehicle's body control module for free. You'll need to take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, and they'll do the update at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
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Moderate #23V727000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk if Unfixed
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.
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Under Review #25V442000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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