by Ford recalls over 110,000 Mustang and Mustang Mach-E due to two different problems
Those who have just woken up after a long break may be surprised, but Ford is announcing vehicle recalls again. This time, the company has initiated two separate campaigns affecting over 110,000 vehicles. Both involve Mustang models, although the defects and the cars themselves are radically different.
Owners of gasoline-powered pony cars may face windshield wiper failure, while electric vehicle owners risk being left stranded due to transmission issues. Below are the details of each campaign.
When windshield wipers fail in freezing temperatures
According to documents filed with the NHTSA, the larger of the two campaigns covers 67,842 units of the 2024-2026 Mustang, including the limited-edition $325,000 Mustang GTD. The problem lies in a programming error of the semiconductor inside the front windshield wiper motor. At temperatures of 0°C or below, the motor may lose communication with the steering column control module.
In such cases, the wipers may only work at maximum speed, and the windshield washer system may fail completely. Ford explains the defect by stating that the supplier programmed a 16-kilobyte chip using settings intended for a 32-kilobyte chip. The company is aware of 35 warranty claims but has received no reports of accidents or injuries. Dealers will inspect the wiper motor and replace it if necessary.
Broken shaft on the Mach-E
The second recall affects 42,784 rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E crossovers from the 2021-2023 model years. In these vehicles, the rear differential shaft may break due to bending fatigue. If this occurs, drivers may lose the ability to move, or in some cases, the vehicle may unexpectedly start moving after shifting into Park if the parking brake is not engaged.
Ford’s investigation revealed persistent signs of bending fatigue in the broken components, although engineers note that the root cause is still being studied. The company has recorded 62 warranty claims, 14 quality reports, four customer complaints, and two field alerts in Europe, but is unaware of any accidents, injuries, or fires. Owners will need to visit a dealer for an inspection.
Dealers will repair or replace the differential as needed. The updated assembly uses a shaft designed for better resistance to bending fatigue. Owners of both Mustang types will receive notification letters later this month, although replacement parts for the windshield wipers will only be available in 2027.
These two recalls demonstrate how different the problems can be, even within the same model lineup. For the gasoline Mustang, it’s a matter of comfort and safety in cold weather, while for the electric Mach-E, it’s a potential loss of vehicle control. Interestingly, the windshield wiper issue arose from a supplier error during the programming stage, indicating the need for more thorough component quality control. At the same time, the differential failure on the Mach-E, which requires replacement of the assembly, may point to design flaws that Ford is trying to correct in the updated version. The delay in the availability of wiper parts until 2027 could create additional inconvenience for owners, especially in regions with cold winters.
