Recall 25V546 affects 105,545 2024-2025 Ford Mustang vehicles for body control module water intrusion that shuts off exterior lights. Free repair at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 105,545 2024-2025 Mustang vehicles because water can enter the body control module and disrupt communication with exterior lighting, including license plate, side marker, and tail lights. Failed exterior lights reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The body control module on the 2024-2025 Ford Mustang is a central electronic controller. It sends and receives signals for body functions, including exterior lights such as the side marker, license plate light, and tail lights. Those lights depend on the module and its connectors staying dry so the signals reach the lamps.
On affected Mustangs, body seams near the cowl top and lower windshield corner were not sealed correctly during production. Water can enter the body structure and travel to the body control module. Once water reaches the module connectors, corrosion or moisture can interrupt communication with exterior lighting and can also keep some lighting circuits powered after shutdown, draining the battery.
Owners can notice flickering side markers or tail lamps. Some lights can stay on after the vehicle is turned off, followed by battery drain and a battery warning light in the instrument cluster.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 model years, with exterior lighting listed for both.
| 2024 Ford Mustang | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Mustang | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 105,545 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 86 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
Failed license plate, side marker, and tail lights make the Mustang less visible to other drivers and increase crash risk. Watch for flickering side markers or taillamps, lights staying on after shutdown, or a battery warning light. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Ford Mustang is included in this recall.
- Find Ford's owner letter mailed October 10, 2025, if you received it, and keep it with the vehicle.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer to ask when the free body-seam sealing and body control module inspection will be available; reference recall number 25V546.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer visit, or give the service desk Ford recall number 25C43.
- Check that the license plate light, side markers, and tail lights work before driving until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once Ford opens the final dealer repair, a Ford technician will inspect the body seams and seal any water-entry points that need repair. The technician will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it if needed. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Ford is using its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related body seam or body control module repair before the recall notice, ask Ford customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 22, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| August 25, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 25, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 1, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 10, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V546?
Recall 25V546 covers 105,545 2024-2025 Ford Mustang vehicles with body control module water intrusion that can cut communication with exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. Ford dealers will inspect and seal body seams, inspect the module for corrosion, and replace it for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Ford Mustang is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mustang is included in recall 25V546. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the inspection and repair. Reference recall 25V546 and Ford recall number 25C43 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford says dealers will perform this repair free of charge. The dealer will inspect and seal the body seams, then inspect the body control module and replace it if corrosion is found.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced visibility to other drivers. If the license plate light, side marker, or tail lights do not illuminate as intended, other drivers have less warning of your vehicle's position, increasing crash risk. Ford's free dealer repair addresses the body seam and module corrosion issue.
When were owners notified about recall 25V546?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on October 10, 2025. If you bought the Mustang used or never received the letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V546000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V546 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V546000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →