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🧸 Product DE May 23, 2025

Ford — Mustang

Passenger car.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ford — Mustang
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The incorrect calibration of the power steering control module (PSCM) could lead the steering wheel to oscillate without warning (alternating clockwise/counterclockwise) during steering due to the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) providing unintended steering assist. This unintended steering assist could lead to loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 476 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Ford Mustangs. A part that helps steer the car may not work right.

What's happening? The steering wheel might suddenly jerk back and forth while driving. This could make it hard to control the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Ford Mustang in Germany, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Ford dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about driving safety.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The incorrect calibration of the power steering control module (PSCM) could lead the steering wheel to oscillate without warning (alternating clockwise/counterclockwise) during steering due to the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) providing unintended steering assist. This unintended steering assist could lead to loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. · Origin: United States

First published
May 23, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094454

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Mustang. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The incorrect calibration of the power steering control module (PSCM) could lead the steering wheel to oscillate without warning (alternating clockwise/counterclockwise) during steering due to the elec...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 23, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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