Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over “loss of drive power” risk

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 1:33 PM EDT / CBS News

Ford Motor Company is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles due to an issue that could cause the cars to lose power or disrupt other functions, such as the headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Federal safety regulators said in a recall notice that an issue with the electrical wiring system in certain Mustang vehicles could lead to a "loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan."

The recall includes 2024 to 2026 Ford Mustang vehicles that were produced between Sept. 7, 2022 and June 9, 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 1% of the vehicles are expected to have the defect.

Letters informing owners of the issue are slated to go out between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4. Additional letters will be mailed once a remedy is available, around March 2027.

Drivers can bring affected Mustang vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals replaced free of charge, the recall notice says.

NHTSA's recall number is 26V547. Ford's recall number is 26C40.

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