Ford Mustang Recall Issued for Windshield Wiper Motor
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles due to windshield wiper issues in cold temperatures.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 2, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 67,842 units of the following vehicles:
- 2024-2026 Ford Mustang
- 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTD
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V418000. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Why This Matters
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V418000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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