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Automotive · Canada · 2026-04-01

Ford Mustang vehicles piston circlips missing or improperly installed

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-01
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	MUSTANG
Model year	2026
Units affected	14
Defect	On certain vehicles, the circlips that secure the piston(s) to the connecting rod(s) may be missing or may not have been installed properly. As a result, the piston(s) could become damaged and cause the engine to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine._x000D_ A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Engine
Remedy	None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Ford will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine before each vehicle is delivered.
Recall number	2026-160
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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