Recall 25V516 affects 1 2024 Ford Mustang vehicle for instrument-panel software that can hide critical driving information. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 1 2024 Mustang under recall 25V516 after an incorrect repair under recall 24V802 left the Instrument Panel Cluster at risk of not illuminating at startup or while driving. A dark instrument panel can hide warning lights or vehicle speed and increases the risk of a crash; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel cluster on the 2024 Ford Mustang is the display area in front of the driver. Its software tells the cluster when to light up and what to show, including driver information and the transmission shift position. The Remote Cluster Box is the module tied to that driver display.
This recall involves a Mustang that was already repaired under recall 24V802, but the wrong software was installed. Ford's service tool was supposed to load the remedy software for the instrument panel cluster. On this vehicle, that upload did not put the correct software on the vehicle, so the cluster does not contain the remedy for 24C35. The cluster can fail to illuminate at startup or while driving.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the cluster itself not lighting when the vehicle starts or going dark while the vehicle is being driven.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Ford Mustang | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Ford Mustang is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An instrument panel display that fails to show warning lights or vehicle speed leaves the driver without information needed to respond while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the display problem. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Ford Mustang is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free instrument-panel-cluster software update is open for your VIN.
- Bring Ford's owner notice if you received one, and reference recall number 25V516 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to update the instrument-panel-cluster software that restores the display for speed, warning lights, and shift information.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if the instrument panel does not illuminate.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician will update the instrument panel cluster software so the display illuminates at startup and while driving. Because the remedy status is not listed as available, schedule the final dealer repair once Ford opens it. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this condition. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk when you ask about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 8, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 15, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| September 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 15, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V516?
Recall 25V516 covers 1 2024 Ford Mustang that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The instrument panel cluster can fail to illuminate at startup or while driving, leaving speed, warning lights, or other critical information unavailable. Ford will update the cluster software for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Ford Mustang is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Mustang is included in recall 25V516. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and schedule the instrument panel cluster software update. Reference Ford recall number 25C35 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Ford dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge, including parts and labor for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is missing critical driver information. If the instrument panel display does not show warning lights, vehicle speed, or other required information, the driver has less information while operating the vehicle, increasing crash risk under recall 25V516.
When were owners notified about recall 25V516?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on September 12, 2025. If you own a 2024 Ford Mustang and never received a letter, check your VIN because the recall applies by VIN, not by model year alone.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V516000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V516 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V516000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →