Ford Mustang Recall R/2026/345: Windshield Wipers And Washer System Potentially Inoperative During Freezing Temperatures, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 1,126
- vehicles in the UK
- 26C32
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 18 September 2024 and 1 December 2025. During freezing temperatures or below the windshield wipers may become inoperative. The dealer will inspect the windshield wiper system and replace the wiper motor if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During freezing temperatures or below the windshield wipers may become inoperative. In other cases the windshield wipers may operate only at the high-speed setting and an inoperative windshield washer system may prevent washer fluid from being effectively used to clean the windshield.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26C32 Mustang - Windshield Wipers and Washer System Potentially Inoperative During Freezing Temperatures Defect: On affected vehicles during freezing temperatures or below the windshield wipers may become inoperative. In other cases the windshield wipers may operate only at the high-speed setting and an inoperative windshield washer system may prevent washer fluid from being effectively used to clean the windshield. Remedy: Inspect the windshield wiper system and replace the wiper motor if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windshield wipers and washer system potentially inoperative during freezing temperatures.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the windshield wiper system and replace the wiper motor if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Mustang built between 18 September 2024 and 1 December 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 1,126 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 26C32 or the DVSA reference R/2026/345. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MustangLow pressure fuel pump potential failure | Urgent | R/2025/369 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| MustangLane keeping system software update | Urgent | R/2026/173 | |
| MustangPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/149 | |
| MustangPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/038 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/289 on 31 Aug 2026, for engine failure. The one launched after it was R/2026/355 on 18 Sep 2026, for eDS wiring touch. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/345, launched 4 September 2026. 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.