Ford announced on 2026-06-25 that it is recalling 148,663 vehicles in the United States, specifically the 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years of the Mustang. ^[1] Ford Motor Company announced on September 1, 2026, that it is recalling 148,663 Ford Mustang vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system. ^[2] Ford announced a recall covering 148,663 Mustangs built between September 7, 2022, and June 9, 2026. ^[3] Ford developed the 5.0L Coyote V8 engine to replace the aging 4.6L modular V8 and compete with rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. ^[4] In June 2026, Ford previously recalled 91,198 vehicles in the United States due to problems with headlights. ^[5] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the recall decision based on reports of engine problems and risks of disconnection for the windshield washer system, headlights, and air conditioning. ^[6] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the electrical wiring defect could cause the vehicle to lose propulsion or interrupt systems such as headlights, windshield wipers, air conditioning, or the engine cooling fan. ^[7] The recalled vehicles are Ford Mustangs from the 2024 to 2026 model years, manufactured between September 7, 2022, and June 9, 2026. ^[8] Ford plans to notify Mustang owners by mail and advise them to visit a Ford or Lincoln dealership to replace the four ground terminals with revised standoff eyelet pigtails. ^[9] Ford stated that heat shrink can break engine compartment ground eyelets, leading to a loss of motive power, headlight or engine fan failure, loss of air conditioning, and windshield wiper fluid pump failure. ^[10] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report identified the recall as covering model years 2024 through 2026. ^[11] The first generation of the Coyote engine debuted in 2011 with 412 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. ^[12]