NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108
Published: August 22, 2025Recall ID: 25V546000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V546000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V546000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 54.46 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43. |
| Consequence summary | License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25C43 |
| Potentially affected | 105545 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |