- Ford recalled 10 Mustangs because a brake fluid warning light in the cluster won’t turn off.
- The fix related to a software update to the body control module.
- The automaker has already recorded at least five warranty claims related to the problem.
The imagery of a car “lighting up like a Christmas tree” evokes a sour stomach in some. Imagine how a few new Ford Mustang owners must feel though. They’re driving around in a spanking new pony car with a brake fluid warning light that won’t go off. Now, Ford wants them to come in for a recall that’ll fix the problem.
This issue popped up back in late April but it took almost two months for Ford to launch the recall. Perhaps the very limited recall population of just ten cars had something to do with that. Either way, the automaker found on June 11 that it had dealt with five warranty claims regarding the issue and two field reports. As such, it’s recalling the ten cars in question here for a software update.
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Evidently, these Mustangs have an incorrect body control module software update that causes the brake malfunction light to come on and stay on. While this might sound like a very strange reason to recall a car just consider this, countless people drive around every day with a check engine light on. In the same manner, a person who drives around with a brake malfunction light on might not realize when there’s a real problem.
Obviously, driving without brake fluid or an otherwise improperly functioning braking system is bad news for customers. As such, Ford will update the BCM software in these cars and that should solve the issue. The automaker says it notified dealers on June 28 and that owners will receive a notice about the recall no later than July 12. Those with a Mustang can call their dealer or check NHTSA with their VIN to determine if they’re in the recall population.
