Ford Opens Two Recalls Covering Mustangs and 2.3-Liter Models
Ford has opened two campaigns involving a Mustang wiring issue and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost piston defect that can cause a loss of drive power.
- 2026
- 2024
What Happened
Ford has issued two separate recalls for vehicles that may lose drive power. Together, the campaigns affect Mustangs and 2026 vehicles from the Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer and Ranger lines.
The larger campaign covers 148,663 Mustangs from model years 2024 through 2026. NHTSA’s recall filing says a wiring-harness ground eyelet can fracture, potentially interrupting drive power and affecting other electrical functions. Ford’s remedy is to replace the eyelets with a revised design.
The second campaign covers 10,001 vehicles from the 2026 model year. The affected models use Ford’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, where a machining problem at a piston supplier can leave a crack in the piston structure.
Ford will inspect the engines and replace the long block when the relevant damage is found. The source says dealer notifications had begun, while owner notifications for the two campaigns were planned for the following weeks.
Why this matters
The campaigns are grounded in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filings and affect several high-volume Ford nameplates, with remedies already defined.
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