Ford is pulling more than 110,000 Mustang-badged vehicles off the road for fixes across the United States after federal safety filings flagged two separate defects. One recall targets certain Mustang and Mustang GTD cars whose windshield wipers and washers can act up in cold weather, while the other hits Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers where a rear differential pinion shaft may fracture and cause loss of drive or unintended movement. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified, and dealers will handle repairs or part replacements at no charge, according to federal filings.
What Was Recalled
Federal filings show Ford's move covers 110,626 U.S. vehicles split into two campaigns. A total of 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD cars are in line for a fix to a wiper and washer malfunction in cold temperatures, and 42,784 Mustang Mach-E crossovers are being recalled for a rear-differential pinion-shaft defect that could lead to loss of motive power or unintended movement. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected parts free of charge where remedies exist, as reported by Reuters.
Why the Mach-E Fault Matters
A fractured pinion shaft in the Mach-E's rear drive unit can leave the vehicle without propulsion and, if the parking brake is not applied, allow unintended movement. Federal safety officials say both scenarios raise the risk of a crash. Owner threads and service discussions suggest the repair can be mechanically involved and that parts for some fixes may not be immediately available, so drivers should be ready for possible scheduling delays. Details appear in the recall listings on Cars.com and in owner reporting on MachEforum.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a Mustang or Mach-E, plug your vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA's recall search or Ford's recall lookup to see whether your car is included. Dealers will perform repairs at no charge where a remedy is available. If your vehicle receives an interim notice, Ford and its dealers will send updates and schedule repairs once parts or software fixes are ready. Check with your local Ford dealer on timing and to confirm whether a loaner vehicle or alternative transportation is available during the repair.
Where This Fits
The new recalls add to a growing list of NHTSA-tracked campaigns that have many Ford owners regularly checking VINs and lining up dealer appointments. Earlier this summer, the automaker drew attention for a separate issue affecting its park system, including the nearly 741,000-vehicle park-system recall announced at the end of June.
