2023-2026 Ford Mustang recalled over sudden power loss risk

Ford has identified 7,724 examples of Ford Mustangs from the years 2023 to 2026 in which a defect can cause the engine wiring harness to break, potentially cutting engine power and affecting key safety functions. This involves all the current-generation Mustang models in Australia, and the company has confirmed that vehicles built after June 2026 do not have this issue.

What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?

A manufacturing defect can cause vibrations to damage the engine bay wiring harness ground terminal, and this may cause the wiring harness to break, which can result in a loss of engine power.

Other safety functions could also fail to operate as intended, including the headlamps and windscreen wipers.

Losing engine power while driving, along with the loss of safety functions, increases the risk of an accident and may cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Which vehicles are affected?

Make: Ford

Model: Mustang

Year range: 2023-2026

Total units affected: 7,724

Recall number: REC-006273

Campaign number: 26C40

Not every Mustang has the issue. Ford says the affected vehicles include just under 500 units already in dealer stock, and dealers will not sell these vehicles until they complete the rectification.

A complete list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is in this file: REC-006723-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 143.35 KB). Owners can check if their vehicle is impacted in this list.

The upcoming Mustang Dark Horse and Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack do not have the issue, and Ford also says vehicles built since the start of June are not affected.

What should car owners do now?

Ford will contact affected owners in writing and ask them to contact an authorised Ford dealer to arrange an inspection and repair, which will be completed free of charge.

Need help? Here’s who to contact

Contact: Ford Motor Customer Relationship

Contact number: 133673

Email: foacust1@ford.com

Please have your VIN ready. You’ll find the VIN on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.

This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.