2018 Ford Mustang recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2018 Ford Mustang recalls, newest first
Sep 4, 2025Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F350 SD, F250 SD, F450 SD, 2015 to 2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015 to 2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016 to 2019 F550 SD, Transit, 2017 to 2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · Ford Motor Company
May 24, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineRoush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain aftermarket supercharger kits, part number R1318 6006P1 AA, sold for installation on 2018 Ford Mustangs. The hose barb fittings on the supercharger kits may be manufactured incorrectly, possibly causing damage to the fuel lines and resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Roush will notify the known owners and replace the defective fuel rail subassemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1 800 597 6874. Roush's number for this recall is REMay2018.
NHTSA campaign 18E035000 · Roush Performance Products, Inc.
Apr 4, 2018Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Ford F150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10 speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
NHTSA campaign 18V213000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 18, 2017Electrical System, SoftwareFord Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk: Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.
NHTSA campaign 17V814000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Mustang. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Ford Mustang has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.