Is the 2018 FORD Mustang safe to drive?

The 2018 FORD Mustang has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V814000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

What Happened

Your 2018 Ford Mustang's digital instrument cluster may not show the gear position display or play the 'Key in Ignition' chime if you turn off the ignition while not in PARK.

Risk if Unfixed

If you exit your vehicle without engaging the parking brake, it could roll away and increase the risk of injury or a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will update the instrument cluster software for free, starting February 5, 2018. You can also contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or use their recall number 17C21.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V814000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V814000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?