Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring harness in your Mustang's engine compartment is a network of wires that connect and power various systems, like your headlights and air conditioning. In some 2024-2026 models, this wiring can fray and break, disrupting the flow of power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness fractures, you could lose power while driving, which is a serious risk for a crash. Additionally, your headlights or windshield washer might stop working, reducing your visibility and increasing the chance of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness ground terminals at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive a recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 31, 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.
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