Ford is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions because the brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping. This damage can affect the vehicle's braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and have dealers replace the brake pedal bracket assembly free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79411-ford-mustang-2020-brake-pedal-bracket-fracture-risk.
“2020 Ford Mustang Brake Recall: Broken Pedal Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79411-ford-mustang-2020-brake-pedal-bracket-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V573000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V573000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 23, 2020, that Ford Motor Company is recalling 2020 Mustang vehicles due to a broken brake pedal hazard. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
How to tell if you have it
Ford 2020 Mustang
What to do
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.
The hazard
A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since January 29, 2010. Recent similar recalls include the Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (October 23, 2026), the Ford F-450 SD Recall (October 6, 2026), and the Ford F-150 Recall (October 6, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Audi E-TRON Sportback (2020) Recall (April 15, 2026), the Chrysler Pacifica 2025: Electronic Stability Control Risk - Recall (September 1, 2026), and the Honda 2020 Acura ILX Brake Recall (November 12, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Ford Mustang equipped with an automatic transmission. The recall began on January 26, 2021. You can verify eligibility by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or referencing recall number 20S52.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to check if your specific vehicle is included in the recall.
Schedule Repair
Visit an authorized dealer to have the brake pedal bracket assembly replaced free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V573000 — Ford 2020 Ford Mustang Brake Recall: Broken Pedal Risk
Hello,
I own a 2020 Ford Mustang Brake Recall: Broken Pedal Risk that is covered by recall 20V573000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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