Key keywords: Ford Mustang recall, windshield wiper defect, drivetrain malfunction, NHTSA safety recall, 2024-2025 Mustang, Ford vehicle safety notice, Mustang powertrain fault Ford Motor Company announced a major voluntary safety recall on September 26, 2024, affecting more than 110,000 seventh-generation Mustang vehicles distributed across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, covering all 2024 and 2025 model year trims including the entry-level EcoBoost, performance-focused GT, and limited-edition Dark Horse variants. The recall addresses two separate high-risk safety flaws that have prompted nearly 50 consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over the past 9 months, with no confirmed fatalities or serious injuries tied to the defects as of the announcement. The first defect impacts the vehicle’s windshield wiper assembly. According to official NHTSA documentation, a manufacturing error in the wiper motor’s printed circuit board can cause the system to shut down abruptly without warning, even when manually activated by the driver. Failures are most commonly reported during heavy rain, sleet, or snowstorms, when wipers are most critical to maintaining visibility, creating an immediate hazard for drivers and other road users. NHTSA records show 31 formal complaints related to unexpected wiper failure, including 7 reports of near-miss collisions on high-speed highways, with multiple drivers noting they had to pull over in heavy traffic to avoid crashes. The second defect targets the Mustang’s rear drivetrain, specifically affecting units equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission, which accounts for roughly 82% of the affected production run. Production audits revealed that rear driveshaft mounting bolts may have been torqued to well below factory specifications during final assembly. With regular use, the loose bolts can cause excessive vibration, eventually leading the driveshaft to disconnect entirely while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in sudden loss of power to the rear wheels. In worst-case scenarios, a detached driveshaft can strike the road surface, damage undercarriage components, or trigger a loss of vehicle control at high speeds. 18 complaints have been logged for this issue, including 3 reports of full driveshaft separation at speeds above 60 miles per hour. Ford will begin sending formal recall notifications to affected owners via postal mail starting October 14, 2024. Authorized Ford dealerships will replace the upgraded wiper motor control module free of charge for all affected units, and inspect and retorque driveshaft bolts to factory standards, replacing any damaged related components at no cost to the customer. Owners can also verify if their vehicle is included in the recall by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA’s official recall portal or Ford’s customer support website. Ford representatives noted that parts for the repair are already in stock at most dealerships, and most repair appointments will take less than 2 hours to complete.