NHTSA Recall 17V814000: Software (electrical system) and instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,100 vehicles. It affects 2018 Ford Mustang.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V814000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17C21 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | December 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection."
Safety risk
Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V814000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.