The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V455000·Announced 2025-07-07

2021-2023 Ford Vehicles Recalled for Fuel Pump Failure and Engine Stall

Ford Motor Company is recalling over 850,000 vehicles including the Mustang, F-150, and Explorer due to a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail, causing engine stall while driving and increased crash risk.

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 addresses a potential fuel pump failure that can cause engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source material. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 model year vehicles, including the Mustang, F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Explorer, Bronco, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Aviator. The affected vehicles contain a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 850,318 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Ford mailed interim notification letters to owners on July 16, 2025. A remedy is currently under development, with a second notification letter expected in the second quarter of 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel Pump
Hazard
  • fuel-pump-failure
  • engine-stall
  • crash-risk
Affected units
850,318

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 (11)

  • MUSTANG
  • EXPLORER
  • F-150
  • AVIATOR
  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • BRONCO
  • NAVIGATOR
  • F-450 SD
  • EXPEDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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