NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company - Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Published: October 10, 2025Recall ID: 25V689000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Affected Products
Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V689000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V689000 |
| 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 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." |
| Completion rate | 21.66 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25C55 |
| Potentially affected | 2101 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |