Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs in US Over Power Loss and Safety Risks

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 148,663 of its Mustang vehicles in the U.S. following a safety notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall addresses a defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power and the failure of other critical systems, heightening the risk of a collision.

Details of the Defect

The recall targets 2024-2026 model year Ford Mustangs. According to the NHTSA report released Tuesday, the issue stems from faulty ground connections in the engine compartment wiring harness.

This defect can cause a range of serious malfunctions, including:

• A sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion.
• Failure of the headlights and windshield washing system, which can severely reduce driver visibility.
• Deactivation of the air conditioning and engine cooling fan.

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The U.S. auto safety regulator concluded that these potential failures significantly increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy and Company Context

Ford dealers will address the issue by replacing the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals free of charge for affected vehicle owners. Notification schedules for owners have not yet been detailed.

This action follows another recent recall by the automaker. In June, Ford recalled over 91,000 U.S. vehicles, including Mustangs, because their daytime running lamps failed to dim properly, potentially reducing visibility for other drivers and increasing crash risks.