Ford 2024 Mustang: Instrument Panel Not Showing Critical Info Risk
Ford recalls one 2024 Mustang with faulty instrument panel that may not display speed or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free via dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that has an instrument panel which may not show speed or warning lights. This could increase crash risk if critical information isn't visible to the driver. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81691-ford-2024-mustang-instrument-panel-not-showing-critical-info-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81691-ford-2024-mustang-instrument-panel-not-showing-critical-info-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V516000
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“Ford 2024 Mustang: Instrument Panel Not Showing Critical Info Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81691-ford-2024-mustang-instrument-panel-not-showing-critical-info-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V516000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V516000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument panel may not illuminate at startup or while driving, meaning critical information like speed or warning lights might not be visible. This could lead to a crash if the driver doesn't notice important vehicle conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of the recalled 2024 Mustang vehicle are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for speed or warning lights are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The instrument panel may not show speed or warning lights when the vehicle starts or is driven.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 35 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V516000 — Ford 2024 Mustang: Instrument Panel Not Showing Critical Info Risk Hello, I own a Ford 2024 Mustang: Instrument Panel Not Showing Critical Info Risk that is covered by recall 25V516000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35. 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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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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V516000 (August 8, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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