The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V263000·Announced 2020-05-08

Ford Recalls 2019-2020 Mustang and 2019 Expedition for Warning Defect

Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Mustang and 2019 Expedition vehicles because the 'Transmission Not In Park' warning is shorter than intended, which may increase the risk of unintended vehicle movement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended vehicle movement) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG, EXPEDITION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Coupe
Hazard
Affected units
10,460

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MUSTANG
  • EXPEDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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