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WarningCampaign #25V546000Electrical

2024 Ford Mustang Recall: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Ford Mustang
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Ford Mustang

Recall Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Ford Mustang involving exterior lighting, reported on August 22, 2025. License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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