Ford Recalls 2020 Mustangs Due to Brake Pedal Bracket Fracture Risk
Ford is recalling 2020 Mustangs with automatic transmissions because the brake pedal bracket may fracture, potentially affecting braking ability and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake pedal bracket fracture) that directly impacts braking ability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect where the brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
A broken brake pedal could affect the vehicle's braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 26, 2021.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MUSTANG
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 38,005
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 (1)
- MUSTANG
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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