Ford Mustang Recall
Ford Recalls Nearly 150,000 Mustangs Over Wiring Defect Causing Potential Power Loss
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The root cause involves adhesive from heat‑shrink-wrapped wiring that may spill onto the ground eyelets, preventing them from sitting flush and causing bending under engine vibration, which can lead to fracture and loss of electrical connections.
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The Mustang recall covers 148,663 units built for model years 2024–2026, with affected vehicles produced from September 7, 2022, through June 9, 2026.
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Ford will replace all four engine‑compartment wiring‑harness ground terminals with redesigned parts at no charge, and interim recall letters were slated to go out by early September with the full repair expected in March 2027.
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In a separate recall, Ford is seeking to fix 10,001 vehicles due to piston-dome cracking that can cause engine failure and power loss, with inspections and engine long-block replacement as needed; Ford noted multiple incidents of engine failures in 2026 filings.
Ford is recalling about 148,663 Mustangs from model years 2024–2026 due to a wiring-harness defect that can cause sudden loss of engine power while driving. Fox Business reported that a heat-shrink adhesive in the ground eyelets can bend and fracture, potentially disabling headlights, windshield wipers, air conditioning, and cooling fans. Ford will replace the faulty terminals at no charge, with repairs expected by March 2027.
In a separate recall, Ford is fixing 10,001 vehicles—including Bronco, Explorer, and Ranger models—for piston-dome cracking that can cause engine failure. KBB noted that cracked pistons increase crash risk due to sudden power loss. Together, these recalls highlight Ford's struggle with power-loss defects as regulators intensify safety scrutiny.
How a Wiring Defect Breaks Multiple Car Systems
The root cause is adhesive from heat-shrink-wrapped wiring that spills onto ground eyelets, Daily Voice reported. When the eyelets don't sit flush, engine vibration bends them until they fracture. A fractured eyelet breaks the electrical ground path, cutting power to the engine and disabling linked components like headlights and the windshield washer.
The combination creates serious crash risk. Drivers lose engine power with no warning. Headlights may go dark, eliminating visibility. The windshield washer stops working, making it harder to see. Ford found no crashes or injuries yet, but the potential for disaster is high.
Why 2024–2026 Mustangs Are Affected
The recall covers Mustangs built between September 7, 2022, and June 9, 2026, all sharing the same faulty ground-eyelet design. Seeking Alpha noted that testing of a 2027 Mustang prototype first uncovered the issue, prompting the investigation into earlier model years. The defect was not detected in earlier production batches.
Affected owners will receive interim recall letters by early September. Ford will replace all four engine-compartment ground terminals with redesigned parts at dealerships. The full repair campaign is expected to wrap up by March 2027, according to Dealership Guy.
A Second Recall for Cracked Engine Pistons
Ford's second recall targets 10,001 vehicles—Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Ranger, and some Mustangs—over cracked piston domes. KBB reported that the cracking can lead to engine failure and sudden power loss. Ford discovered multiple engine failures while reviewing 2026 filings, prompting immediate action.
Dealers will inspect affected engines and replace the long-block as needed at no cost. Like the wiring recall, this defect increases crash risk by eliminating drive power without warning. Combined, the two recalls affect over 158,000 Ford vehicles sold to U.S. customers.
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