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Ford to recall about 149,000 vehicles in US over power loss, NHTSA says

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2026, 4:20 AM ET

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Ford Motor is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles across the United States from the 2024 through 2026 model years due to a potential loss of driver power and electrical component failures. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that faulty engine compartment wiring harness ground connections can disrupt drive power and disable headlights, windshield washers, air conditioning, and cooling fans. This electrical failure significantly increases the risk of a motor vehicle crash and reduced forward visibility for drivers. Authorized dealers will replace the affected wiring harness ground terminals at no cost to vehicle owners. This safety action follows a separate vehicle recall initiated by the manufacturer in June concerning daytime running lamps that failed to dim correctly. Federal regulators continue monitoring safety compliance as notification letters are prepared for registered owners across the country to schedule necessary dealership service appointments.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2026-06 — On June 2026, Ford recalled thousands of vehicles over daytime running lamp issues.
On September 1, 2026, NHTSA announced the recall for 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles.
On September 2, 2026, dealers prepared replacement terminals for affected vehicle owners.
On September 3, 2026, notification letters began processing for registered vehicle owners.
On September 4, 2026, affected owners checked vehicle identification numbers for active recalls.
On September 5, 2026, safety advocates urged prompt compliance with scheduled dealer repairs.
On September 6, 2026, service centers scheduled appointments for wiring harness terminal replacements.
On September 7, 2026, regulatory monitoring continued regarding vehicle electrical system performance standards.
On September 8, 2026, consumer advocacy groups reviewed manufacturer safety notification compliance metrics.
On September 9, 2026, parts distribution expanded to support nationwide dealership repair operations.
Coming months will see owners complete mandatory wiring harness ground terminal replacements.
Future dealer visits will resolve electrical component failures in affected vehicles.
Upcoming inspections will prevent unexpected power losses across targeted Mustang models.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Affected US drivers face potential power loss and reduced visibility.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term vehicle reliability and safety standards may face increased scrutiny.
Most affected groups: Mustang owners and automotive dealerships managing warranty repairs are affected.
Reader priority: Readers should monitor official regulatory announcements and scheduled dealer notices.

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Left: Highlighted consumer safety risks and corporate manufacturing quality accountability. Center: Reported official NHTSA recall details and affected vehicle statistics objectively. Right: Emphasized market impacts and corporate response to regulatory compliance mandates.