Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring harness in your Mustang is a network of wires that connects the engine to various systems like headlights, air conditioning, and the windshield washer. In some 2024-2026 models, these wires can break, causing problems with these systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness fails, you could lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. You might also experience issues with your headlights or windshield washer, reducing your visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness ground terminals for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive a recall notice – the fix is complimentary, and you don't have to pay a thing.
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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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