Ford Australia Recalls 7,222 Mustangs: ‘Serious Accident Risk’ from BCM Water Damage Causing Light Failures

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7,222 Australian vehicles at risk (2022-2025 models)

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Recall Information

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• Affected models: 2022-2025 Ford Mustang
• Issue: BCM water damage causing lighting failures
• Risk: Reduced visibility, increased accident risk
• Solution: Free inspection and repair at Ford dealerships

Body Control Module (BCM)

The BCM is an electronic control unit that manages the vehicle’s exterior lighting systems.

The Problem: Manufacturing defect makes the BCM susceptible to water ingress.

Warning Signs:

• Flickering exterior lights
• Lights that remain on when vehicle is off
• Battery warning indicators

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Affected Lighting Systems

Water damage to the BCM affects multiple exterior lighting functions:

• Front side marker lamps
• Rear side marker lamps
• Taillamps
• License plate lamps

Safety Impact: Vehicles with non-functioning lights are harder for other drivers to see, especially at night.

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Water Ingress Points

Water can enter through improperly sealed body seams, particularly:

• Cowl top area
• Lower windshield corners

The Fix: Ford dealers will inspect and seal body seams, and inspect the BCM for corrosion, replacing it if necessary.

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What Should You Do?

Check Your VIN

Visit the official recall page at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to verify if your Mustang is affected.

Contact Ford

Call Ford Australia at 133 673 or email foacust1@ford.com to schedule your free inspection and repair.

Stay Alert

Watch for lighting issues like flickering lights or battery warnings, and schedule service immediately if noticed.

Ford Australia has issued a recall for 7,222 Mustangs from model years 2022 to 2025. The problem? Due to a manufacturing defect, the Body Control Module (BCM) may be susceptible to water ingress, affecting exterior lighting operation.

When water enters the BCM, front and rear side marker lamps, taillamps, and license plate lamps may not operate as intended. This creates a serious safety risk, as stated in the official recall notice from the Department of Infrastructure:

“Lighting features not operating as intended may reduce the driver’s visibility. Additionally, other road users may be unable to identify the vehicle in dark conditions increasing the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

The BCM water ingress may result in lamps not operating as intended, which could happen during nighttime driving.

This Australian recall appears to be related to similar issues affecting Ford vehicles in other markets. In the United States, approximately 105,441 Mustangs (model years 2024-2025) have been recalled (recall 25V546/25C43) for a comparable lighting issue.

Once a solution is developed, dealers will inspect and seal body seams to prevent water intrusion and inspect the BCM for corrosion, replacing it if necessary. All work will be completed free of charge at Ford dealerships.

Affected Mustang owners should:

1. Check their VIN against the official list at vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006439
2. Contact Ford Australia at 133 673 or email foacust1@ford.com
3. Schedule with their local dealership when contacted about the remedy

Ford will contact registered owners to arrange service appointments. Due to the safety implications, owners should respond promptly once contacted.This recall (REC-006439) was officially issued September 23, 2025. The recall notice describes a safety hazard and instructs affected owners to schedule free repairs with dealerships when contacted by Ford Australia.