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Automotive · United States · 2025-08-22

Ford Mustang vehicles' body control module water entry may cause communication loss

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-22
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	MUSTANG
Model year	2024-2025
Units affected	105441
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."_x000D_ License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 1, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated first quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
Recall number	25V546000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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