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2020 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Mustang, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns8not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 13, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Ford Mustang recall campaigns

The 2020 Ford Mustang report contains 8 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V695000 dated October 13, 2025.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
October 13, 2025
Potential units
1,448,655campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Why it matters: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Owner notification: January 2, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
June 27, 2025
Potential units
200,237campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Owner notification: September 4, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V727000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 27, 2023
Potential units
187,922campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Owner notification: December 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V382000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
May 27, 2022
Potential units
25,032campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.

Why it matters: A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

Owner notification: June 15, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 23, 2020
Potential units
620,246campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Owner notification: February 1, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V573000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 23, 2020
Potential units
38,005campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.

Why it matters: A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Owner notification: January 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V306000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Report received
May 27, 2020
Potential units
24campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.

Why it matters: If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.

Owner notification: June 17, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V263000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Report received
May 8, 2020
Potential units
10,460campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Why it matters: If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Owner notification: May 26, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Ford Mustang?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Ford Mustang campaign records are Electrical System (3), Back Over Prevention (3), Power Train (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Service Brakes (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System3
Back Over Prevention3
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1