The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V727000·Announced 2023-10-27

Ford Mustang Brake Fluid Warning System Software Recall

Ford is recalling 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles because the brake fluid level sensor may fail to illuminate the warning light when brake fluid is low. Drivers could operate the vehicle with insufficient brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This recall involves a critical brake system warning function with no reported injuries or crashes. The hazard is that drivers may not be alerted to low brake fluid, potentially leading to brake failure and crash risk, but no incidents have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor in these vehicles may not activate the visual warning indicator on the dashboard when the brake fluid level is low.

The defect creates a safety hazard because drivers may not be alerted that their brake fluid is low. Without a warning, a vehicle could be operated with insufficient brake fluid, which reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects an estimated 187,922 vehicles across model years 2020 through 2023. Owners should verify whether their vehicle is included in this recall by checking their vehicle identification number (VIN) against the recall notification from Ford.

Ford dealers will update the body control module software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2023. To schedule a service appointment, owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
187,922

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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