Ford Recalls 2025 Mustang for Faulty Exterior Lighting
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2024-2025 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles due to potential water intrusion. This defect may cause a failure in communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate and tail lights. The recall affects an unspecified number of vehicles and is ongoing as of October 8, 2026.
Quick Facts at a Glance
Recall Date
October 8, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Ford, FORD
Category
Vehicles & Parts
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL
Hazard Information
License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 1, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated first quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
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Product Details
The recall involves 2024-2025 Ford Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. The recall number is 25C43. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
The Hazard
Water may enter the body control module, causing exterior lights to fail. This can reduce visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of crashes.
What to Do
Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Interim letters about the safety risk will be mailed on September 1, 2025.
Contact Information
For more information, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V546000 or call Ford customer service.
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