Ford has recalled 148,663 seventh-generation Mustangs from the 2024 to 2026 model years. The decision, which covers coupe and convertible models, stems from the risk that the ground ring terminals in the engine wiring harness could break due to metal fatigue.
The defect could lead to safety issues such as loss of engine power, headlights going out, or the air conditioning, windshield washer pump, or engine cooling fan becoming inoperative. Ford will replace the four ground terminals in affected vehicles with revised parts.
Why it matters
The problem is not limited to a single vehicle feature failing; it leaves multiple functions, including engine power, lighting, systems that support visibility, and engine cooling, vulnerable to a fault in the same electrical connection. In terms of driving safety, this creates multiple areas of risk regardless of the conditions under which the fault occurs. While replacing the terminals with revised parts aims to eliminate the source of the problem, it makes the authorized service process important for owners of vehicles covered by the recall. However, the available information does not specify how owners can verify whether their vehicles are covered or when the replacement will be carried out.