Ford Mustang Recall R/2016/022: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 1,255
- vehicles in the UK
- 15S40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 23 February 2015 and 1 December 2015. There may be reduced clearance between the battery cable wiring loom and the exhaust manifold. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply additional heat resistant foil tape to the wiring loom and secure it away from the exhaust manifold using an additional clip fitted to the inner wing panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be reduced clearance between the battery cable wiring loom and the exhaust manifold. There is a possibility that the wiring could contact the manifold and result a short circuit and possible engine compartment fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: There may be reduced clearance between the battery cable wiring loom and the exhaust manifold. There is a possibility that the wiring could contact the manifold and result a short circuit and possible engine compartment fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply additional heat resistant foil tape to the wiring loom and secure it away from the exhaust manifold using an additional clip fitted to the inner wing panel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply additional heat resistant foil tape to the wiring loom and secure it away from the exhaust manifold using an additional clip fitted to the inner wing panel.
Are You Affected?
Mustang built between 23 February 2015 and 1 December 2015 may be included. Ford estimates 1,255 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 15S40 or the DVSA reference R/2016/022. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2015/215 on 13 Jan 2016, for vehicle handling may be compromised by rear stabiliser fault. The one launched after it was R/2016/102 on 23 May 2016, for fuel leak may occur. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/022, launched 3 March 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.