Ford is recalling 110626 vehicles.
One affects the Mustang with windshield wipers that may only work at the higher speed setting.
The other recall targets the Mustang Mach-E where the rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

Ford has issued two recalls covering 110626 vehicles. So far this year the company has issued 56 recalls impacting more than 11 million vehicles.

The larger recall covers 67842 Mustangs built from 2024 to 2026 including the high performance Mustang GTD. Cold temperatures at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can interrupt the wiper motor Local Interconnect Network communication with the steering column module.

If the communication fails the wipers may function only at high speed and the washer system becomes inoperable. This creates a hazard in snow ice or sleet that can obscure the windshield quickly.

The root cause traces to a supplier error where a circuit board was printed with a 32 kilobyte setting instead of the required 16 kilobyte configuration. This mismatch allowed incorrect programming of the chip.

Ford identified the potential problem in January 2026 after its Flat Rock Assembly Plant team received a report about a 2026 Mustang with wipers stuck on high speed. The company then mapped the affected population and found 35 related warranty claims but no crashes or injuries.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any wiper motors that do not pass testing.

Mustang Mach-E Recall

Ford is also recalling certain Mach-E models. The electric crossover may suffer a rear differential pinion shaft fracture that can cause loss of drive power or unintended movement when parked.

The failure stems from bending fatigue. Drivers may notice a malfunction indicator light along with diagnostic trouble codes P174E P0A2F P019C or P27B2.

The issue surfaced in March 2026 during a teardown of a 2023 European model that revealed a broken pinion shaft. Further analysis of six additional failed units confirmed bending fatigue in each case. The supplier identified variations in core hardness yet the exact root cause remains under review.

Ford has recorded 62 warranty claims with no reported accidents or injuries. Repairs will involve replacing or rebuilding the rear differential assembly with an upgraded pinion shaft.

Motor1 Take: Ford appears headed toward more than 100 recalls this year and will likely lead the industry. The total should still fall short of last year 153 recalls though the number of affected vehicles may exceed the 13 million recorded in 2025.