Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Mustangs with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions due to potential powertrain software causing rearview camera and driver assist features to disable, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free software update.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The powertrain software may disable rearview cameras and driver assist features, increasing crash risk. Owners need to get a free software update from a dealer.
The powertrain control module software may send unintended fault signals that disable rearview cameras and reverse lights. This also turns off driver assist features like blind spot warnings and forward collision alerts, reducing the driver's ability to see behind and avoid crashes.
Owners of 2019-2020 Ford Mustangs with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update may face increased crash risk.
Check if your 2019-2020 Mustang has a 5.0L engine and manual transmission. The recall covers vehicles where the powertrain control module software may cause camera and driver assist features to disable.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the powertrain control module issue.
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.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The software update is free and can be done at a dealer.
The powertrain software may disable rearview cameras and driver assist features, increasing crash risk.
Check if your 2019-2020 Mustang has a 5.0L engine and manual transmission.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V382000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V382000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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