Ford recalls more than 110,000 Mustangs over safety defects
Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustang vehicles in the U.S. after federal regulators flagged two separate safety defects, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. The ford mustang vehicle recall covers gas-powered Mustangs with cold-weather wiper failures and Mustang Mach-E SUVs with a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture.
Key Takeaways
- NHTSA announced two Ford recalls totaling 110,626 Mustang vehicles on July 7, 2026.
- 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD models may have wipers stuck on high speed and washer failures in cold temperatures.
- 42,784 Mustang Mach-E vehicles face a pinion shaft fracture risk that can cut drive power or cause unintended movement.
- Dealers will repair or replace affected parts at no cost to owners.
Which Mustang models are included in the recall?
The larger campaign targets 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. According to Reuters, NHTSA said that in certain cold temperature conditions, windshield wipers on those models may function only at their high-speed setting.
The washing system may also fail to operate properly under the same conditions. Reduced visibility in winter weather raises crash risk, which is why regulators moved quickly to require fixes.
Fox Business reported that federal regulators identified the defects across two separate safety campaigns covering more than 110,000 vehicles nationwide.
What drivetrain defect affects the Mustang Mach-E?
Separately, Ford is recalling 42,784 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs because the rear differential pinion shaft may fracture. NHTSA warned that a fracture could result in a loss of drive power while the vehicle is moving.
If the SUV is parked without the parking brake engaged, the same failure could lead to unintended vehicle movement. That combination of power loss and rollaway risk makes this the more severe of the two campaigns for owners who park on slopes or in busy lots.
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What should Mustang owners do next?
Ford dealers will repair or replace the damaged parts free of charge, NHTSA confirmed. Owners do not need to pay out of pocket for either the wiper fix on Mustang and GTD models or the pinion shaft remedy on Mach-E vehicles.
If you own an affected Mustang, contact your local Ford dealer or check NHTSA recall records using your vehicle identification number. Acting promptly limits exposure to visibility and drivetrain failures regulators have already documented.