Ford windshield wiper motor failure recall affects Mach-E and other models
Ford is recalling certain 2023–2024 Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the motor free of charge.
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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The windshield wiper motor failure can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, but no actual injuries, fatalities, or property damage are documented in the source.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2023–2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles due to a defect affecting the front windshield wiper motor. Approximately 86,852 vehicles are affected.
The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Affected vehicles are the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, 2023 Maverick, 2024 Maverick, 2023 Bronco Sport, 2024 Bronco Sport, and 2024 Mustang Mach-E. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024.
Ford dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. The recall campaign number is 24V594000.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO SPORT, MAVERICK, MUSTANG MACH E
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Affected units
- 86,852
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 (3)
- BRONCO SPORT
- MAVERICK
- MUSTANG MACH E
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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