Ford Mustangs recalled again over brake fluid warning light that fails
Ford is recalling 2,101 Mustangs that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, because the brake fluid level sensor may not activate the low-fluid warning indicator.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 4 under the structural vehicle defect criterion: the defect is in the brake system warning required by FMVSS 135 and can leave a vehicle driven with reduced braking performance.
Plain-English summary
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA lists the consequence as follows: without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. The campaign number is 25V689000 and the potential number of units affected is 2,101.
Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 11 December 2025.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MUSTANG
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger car
- Affected units
- 2,101
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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