Ford Motor Company Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108 Recall
Announced 2026-08-25 · NHTSA
Ford Motor Company is recalling 148,663 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles due to engine compartment wiring harness ground connections that 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. This may cause the vehicles to fail FMVSS 104 and FMVSS 108. Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals free of charge.
| Brand | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Product | Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108 |
| Reason | 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." |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 23 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| Agency | NHTSA |
| Recall / campaign no. | 26C40 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Schedule a free repair with a Ford dealer to replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals.
- Watch for interim recall notices around August 31, 2026 and final remedy notices when available (expected March 2027).
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
- Check if your VIN is affected on NHTSA.gov (VINs involved were searchable starting August 28, 2026).
VERIFIED SOURCES
This is an automatically maintained record of an official recall notice. Details can change; always follow the official notice linked above. See all records in the Recall Database.