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Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustang Vehicles over "Loss of Drive Power" Risk, Regulators Say
The defect may cut drive power and disable headlights, air conditioning and other functions, with regulators saying 1% of vehicles are expected to be affected.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles due to faulty electrical wiring that could cause loss of drive power or disable headlights, increasing crash risk.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fail, potentially disabling the windshield washer, air conditioning, and engine cooling fan.
- Federal safety regulators estimate 1% of the 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles are expected to have the defect, a condition that increases crash risk for drivers.
- Affected owners will receive notification letters between August 31 and September 4, while Ford Motor dealers will replace the wiring harness ground terminals free of charge.
- A permanent remedy is scheduled for March 2027, and this action follows a separate June recall of 91,198 Ford vehicles involving daytime running lamp defects.
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Ford to recall about 149,000 vehicles in US over power loss, NHTSA says
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Ford Recalls 148,663 Mustangs Over Electrical Problem
The Ford Motor Company has identified an issue that affects the S650-generation Mustang. Engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals can fatigue and fracture, potentially leading to a loss of motive power, headlights, and HVAC operation. NHTSA campaign 26V547 involves 148,663 vehicles produced at th... (continue reading...)
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Ford has recalled about 149,000 of its 2024-2026 Mustangs in the United States. It was reported that the headlights, wipers and engine power could suddenly be disabled due to a problem with the engine wiring.
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