Ford has issued two simultaneous safety recalls covering more than 110,000 Mustang vehicles across the United States, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The NHTSA reports that a combined 110,626 vehicles are affected, spanning select Mustang, Mustang GTD, and Mustang Mach-E models. The two distinct recalls address separate mechanical and software defects that regulators say could increase crash risk or create dangerous rolling hazards.
Wiper Failures and a Fractured Shaft
The larger of the two actions targets 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. A software defect in those vehicles may force the windshield wipers to run only at maximum speed in cold conditions, while the windshield washer system can fail entirely — both scenarios capable of severely limiting driver visibility and raising the likelihood of a collision.
The second recall involves 42,784 Mustang Mach-E vehicles, where the rear differential pinion shaft is at risk of fracturing. Should that component fail, the vehicle could lose drive power or roll away if the parking brake is not engaged at the time.
A Pattern of Recall Complications
Ford dealers will address both defects at no charge to vehicle owners, covering either repair or full component replacement depending on the issue.
The announcement arrives on the heels of a troubling development from the previous month, when more than 125,000 previously recalled Ford vehicles were flagged again after inspectors found that the original repair work had been performed incorrectly.
Owners of affected Mustang, Mustang GTD, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles should contact their nearest Ford dealer to confirm whether their vehicle falls under either recall and to schedule the necessary service.
