Ford has issued a recall for a select batch of Mustang vehicles from the 2022-2023 model years. The automaker found that service technicians had not properly installed the updated power steering control module (PSCM) software during an earlier service, despite these vehicles being marked as successfully repaired in the systems.
The company detected the issue through a verification process that revealed discrepancies between repair records and the actual software implementation status. Ford is now reaching out to affected Mustang owners to ensure their vehicles receive the correct software update.
In June 2024, Ford Motor Company initiated a safety recall affecting 30,735 Mustang vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years. The recall includes both fastbacks and convertibles, which were manufactured with inverted polarity in the secondary digital torque sensor of the steering gear. The defect poses a significant safety risk, as a malfunction in the primary steering torque sensor could result in unexpected or unintended steering inputs, referred to as ‘phantom steering.’
The electric power-assisted system was delivering ‘unintended steering assistance,’ resulting in a vibration felt by the driver. Ford estimates that approximately 332 Mustangs in the U.S. missed the necessary software update intended to prevent the steering wheel from wobbling during turns. Dealers are directed to fix the issue by recalibrating the secondary digital torque sensor with a power steering control module software update.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker has issued 10 recalls so far this year. Recently, Ford has been at the forefront of recall efforts, tackling issues in millions of vehicles at considerable cost. Last year, Ford ranked as the third-most recalled brand, with 67 recalls affecting 4.8 million vehicles, following Tesla and Stellantis.
Ford initiated an investigation into the issue on November 26, 2024. On February 7, 2025, the company’s safety experts decided to recall the vehicles that were improperly repaired. The company reports no known incidents, accidents, or warranty claims potentially linked to this recall condition.
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