Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 30, 2026
Ford Mustang Recall: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk
Ford recalls certain Mustangs due to windshield wipers failing in cold weather, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Check your VIN for details.
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles because the windshield wipers may only work at high speed in cold conditions, and the washer system might fail. This issue reduces visibility while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81693-ford-mustang-2025-recall-wiper-failure-risk-in-cold-weather.
“Ford Mustang Recall: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 22, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81693-ford-mustang-2025-recall-wiper-failure-risk-in-cold-weather. Based on NHTSA recall #26V418000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V418000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles due to windshield wiper or washer system failures that reduce visibility and increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on June 30, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary at no cost.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Mustang, 2024-2026
Ford Mustang GTD, 2025-2026
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly. This failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 641 other recalls on record since January 29, 2010. Other recent recalls include a 2026-10-13 Ford Bronco hard top detachment risk, a 2026-09-22 Ford Ranger rearview camera failure, and a 2026-09-22 Ford Expedition exterior lighting loss. Similar recent recalls of wiper-related issues include a 2026-08-13 Jeep Grand Cherokee L wiper failure risk and a 2026-08-06 International HV Trucks inoperative wipers recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2026 Mustang or a 2025-2026 Mustang GTD. You can verify if your specific car is included by searching its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where the relevant VINs became searchable on July 2, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Your Eligibility
Verify if your Mustang or Mustang GTD is included by searching its VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Contact a Dealer
Schedule an appointment with a Ford dealer to have the wiper motor replaced as necessary, free of charge.
Call Customer Service
For more information, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 using recall number 26C32.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 26V418000 — Ford Mustang Recall: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford Mustang Recall: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk that is covered by recall 26V418000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
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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