CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The brake fluid level sensor may fail to turn on the dashboard warning light when brake fluid is low. Without this warning, a driver may keep driving with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the repair with an authorized Ford dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Mustang | 2020202120222023 |
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