Ford Pulls Over 110,000 Mustang Vehicles Over Wiper and Drivetrain Safety Concerns

Ford has issued safety recall notices covering more than 110,000 vehicles across its Mustang lineup, and the two defects at the center of these campaigns could not be more different from each other. One affects how clearly drivers can see through their windshields during a storm. The other affects whether a parked car stays where it is supposed to.

Together, the two campaigns cover 110,626 vehicles in the United States, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalls span the iconic Mustang coupe, the high-performance Mustang GTD, and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV — making this a broad action that touches nearly every corner of Ford’s most celebrated nameplate.

Windshield Wipers That Won’t Cooperate in the Cold

The larger of the two recalls involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. Under certain cold-weather conditions, the windshield wiper system may become stuck operating only at its highest speed setting, while the washer fluid system may stop spraying altogether. That combination — frantic wipers without any fluid to clear grime or ice residue — can seriously reduce a driver’s ability to see the road ahead. NHTSA has flagged the defect as a potential crash risk.

While a stuck wiper speed may sound like a minor inconvenience, safety regulators do not treat impaired visibility lightly. Winter driving already demands heightened attention, and any system failure that limits a driver’s line of sight during rain, sleet, or a snowstorm elevates the danger considerably. Ford is expected to have dealers address the wiper control module as part of the repair process.

The Mach-E Faces a More Alarming Mechanical Failure

The second recall involves 42,784 units of the all-electric Mustang Mach-E and centres on a component deep in the rear drivetrain: the rear differential pinion shaft. According to NHTSA, this shaft may fracture under stress. If that happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose all drive power while in motion — a situation that can catch any driver off guard. More alarming still, if the Mach-E is parked without the parking brake engaged at the time of fracture, the failure could allow the vehicle to roll freely, turning a stationary car into an uncontrolled hazard.

A rolling vehicle with no driver input is one of the more serious scenarios in automotive safety, and regulators treat it accordingly. Ford has not yet publicly disclosed the exact model years affected by this campaign, but owners can expect outreach from the automaker through official recall notification channels once the remedy is finalised. All repairs under both recalls will be completed by authorised Ford dealers at no cost to the vehicle owner.

What Mustang Owners Should Do Right Now

If you own a Mustang, Mustang GTD, or Mustang Mach-E, the most reliable first step is to check your vehicle identification number against the NHTSA recall database at nhtsa.gov. Entering your VIN takes less than a minute and will tell you immediately whether your specific vehicle is included in either campaign. Do not wait for a letter in the mail before acting, particularly if you own a Mach-E and regularly park on any incline without applying the handbrake.

Ford’s position in the market makes recalls like this one particularly visible. The Mustang is one of the most recognisable nameplates in American automotive history, and any safety issue that spans multiple variants of the car draws understandable attention. That said, the recall process itself exists precisely to catch and correct defects before they cause serious harm. Owners who respond quickly and schedule dealer appointments early will resolve the issue before it ever becomes a real-world problem.