NHTSA recall 25V-546: Exterior Lighting

Ford Motor Company · Reported August 23, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

25V-546
August 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V546000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateAugust 23, 2025
ComponentExterior Lighting
Fixed over the airNo
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