United StatesCertain 2024–2026 Ford Mustang vehicles (VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov as of August 28, 2026) are affected. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture, causing a loss of drive power or loss of the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan, and failing FMVSS 108 and 104. Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals free of charge; interim letters were mailed September 5, 2026, additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available (anticipated March 2027), and owners may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 (recall 26C40).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V547000; Manufacturer campaign 26C40
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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