Recall 26V418 affects 67,842 2024-2026 Ford Mustang and Mustang Gtd vehicles for wiper and washer failures. Free repair once Ford opens it.
Ford is recalling 67,842 2024-2026 Mustang and Mustang Gtd vehicles because, in certain cold temperatures, the windshield wipers can run only on high speed and the washer system can fail. Reduced visibility increases crash risk, and the repair will be free at a Ford dealer once Ford makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The front windshield wiper motor on the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang and Mustang Gtd drives the wiper arms across the glass. It also communicates with the steering column control module, the electronic controller that reads the wiper switch and tells the motor what speed to use. The washer system depends on that same control path working correctly.
On affected vehicles, a semiconductor chip on the wiper motor circuit board was programmed with the wrong equipment setting. The missing or mismatched TRIM value means the motor loses its Local Interconnect Network signal in cold temperatures. When that communication drops out, the wipers work only on high speed and the windshield washer system does not work properly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the wipers lose normal speed control or the washer does not respond during cold-weather use.
Who's affected?
Spans Mustang and Mustang Gtd across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years, all using the same wiper system.
| 2026 Ford Mustang | wiper system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Mustang | wiper system |
| 2025 Ford Mustang | wiper system |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Gtd | wiper system |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Gtd | wiper system |
| Units affected | 67,842 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no 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 coupe.
What's the safety risk?
If the wipers or washer stop working, reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Avoid rain, snow, or dirty road driving until the system is checked, and pull over safely if visibility drops while you are already on the road. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2026 Ford Mustang or Mustang Gtd is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's interim letter, then a follow-up letter when the wiper-motor remedy opens.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer after Ford says the remedy is available to schedule the free wiper-motor inspection and replacement that fixes the high-speed-only wipers and washer failure.
- Use extra caution in cold weather or poor visibility until the repair is complete; pull over if the wipers or washer stop working as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one, and reference recall number 26V418 and Ford recall 26C32 when you call.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not open yet. Once Ford opens it, a Ford technician will inspect the windshield wiper motor and replace it if it fails inspection. The final repair will be free once available. Ford expected interim owner letters on July 8, 2026, with additional letters after the remedy opens, anticipated in late March 2027. Ford uses its general reimbursement plan on file for this recall. If you already paid for a related wiper motor repair, keep receipts and repair paperwork so Ford can review the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 30, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 2, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 2, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 8, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V418?
Recall 26V418 covers 67,842 2024-2026 Ford Mustang and 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Gtd vehicles with a wiper motor issue. In cold conditions, the wipers can work only on high speed and the washer system can fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2024-2026 Ford Mustang or Mustang Gtd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V418. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for interim guidance, then schedule the wiper motor inspection when the remedy opens.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will inspect the wiper motor and replace it as necessary free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost at any franchised Ford dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Ford Mustang before the repair is available?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive order. The risk is reduced visibility if the wipers or washer system fail to work as intended, especially in cold conditions. If visibility is poor or the wipers act abnormally, stop driving and ask a Ford dealer about the next safe step.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V418?
Ford mailed interim owner letters on July 8, 2026, notifying owners of the safety risk. Ford expects to send additional letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2027. VINs became searchable on July 2, 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V418000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V418 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V418000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →