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Automotive · Australia · 2026-02-17

Ford Mustang software issue may prevent brake fluid warning light illumination

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-17
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	Mustang
Model year	2021 - 2023
Units affected	207
Defect	Due to a software issue, the brake fluid warning light may not illuminate as intended to warn the driver if the brake fluid level is low. As a result, insufficient brake fluid could lead to a reduction in braking performance. A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Ford Australia and are asked to make an appointment to have the vehicle’s Body Control Module (BCM) software updated, free of charge._x000D_ Note: Your vehicle must be rectified even if works were performed under the previous recall due to the incorrect software update (Campaign number: 23C35).
Recall number	REC-006542
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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