Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-06-28
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-12
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
Safety risk
An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.