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Ford Recalls 2025 Mustang for Faulty Exterior Lighting

Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2024-2025 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles due to potential water intrusion. This defect may cause a failure in communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate and tail lights. The recall affects an unspecified number of vehicles and is ongoing as of October 8, 2026.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
October 8, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Ford, FORD
Category
Vehicles & Parts
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 1, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated first quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

Product Details

The recall involves 2024-2025 Ford Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. The recall number is 25C43. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

The Hazard

Water may enter the body control module, causing exterior lights to fail. This can reduce visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of crashes.

Reported Incidents

No specific incidents or injuries have been reported at this time. The hazard level is categorized as high due to the potential for crashes.

What to Do

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Interim letters about the safety risk will be mailed on September 1, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V546000 or call Ford customer service.

Key Facts

  • Water may enter body control module
  • Exterior lights may fail to illuminate
  • Repairs performed free of charge
  • Interim letters to be mailed September 1, 2025

Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Brands
Model Numbers
MUSTANG
Report Date
October 8, 2026
Source Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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