Ford Recalling Over 148,0000 S650-Gen MustangsGreg PajoFord has had quite the string of recalls in recent months and years, and while the automaker is working hard to break the trend, a new issue concerning a large swath of current-generation Mustang vehicles has arisen that requires some cars to come back in for a fix.The recall, which was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 25, includes 148,663 Ford Mustangs from the 2024–2026 model years. The recall primarily focuses on an engine compartment wiring harness ground eyelet terminal that can fracture, leading to a loss of motive power and loss of headlamp and windshield washer fluid functionality. A loss of air conditioning and engine cooling fan capabilities is also possible. Ford estimates that only one percent of the roughly 149,000 units in the recall will experience the fault.Jonathan Harper"In affected vehicles, the engine compartment wiring harness ground eyelet terminals may experience fatigue fracture. Depending on which ground eyelet fractures, this condition may result in a loss of motive power, loss of right and/or left headlamps, loss of windshield washer fluid pump function, loss of air conditioning, and/or an inoperable engine cooling fan," the recall notice reads.AdvertisementAdvertisementFord was first alerted about the issue on June 4, 2026, when Electrical Distribution System team members notified Ford's Automotive Safety Office of a durability test failure of two broken eyelets on a 2027 model-year Mustang, leading to a loss of motive power. A stop-ship was issued for 2026 model-year Mustangs later that day. The issue was then brought to Ford's Critical Concern Review Group on June 9, 2026, before a review of global field data identified eight warranty claims as of August 4, 2026. The recall was then approved on August 18, 2026.Greg PajoThe fix is relatively simple: Ford will replace the four engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals with revised standoff eyelet pigtails at no cost to the customer, as required by federal law. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.Road & Track has reached out to Ford for more details, and will update the story as we learn more.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State