2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD
NHTSA tests specific body styles and drivetrain configurations separately
| Description | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5โ |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR N/A RWD | 5โ | 5โ | 5โ | 5โ |
2 official NHTSA recalls โ all repairs are free at authorized dealerships
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Ford Mustang owners
NHTSA safety rating data is not available for the 2026 Ford Mustang. Please check the NHTSA website directly for the most current information.
The 2026 Ford Mustang has 2 official NHTSA recalls. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Rollover: 5/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.