Ford recalls new Mustangs over manual gearbox issue

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Ford is recalling newer Mustangs equipped with manual transmission, the automaker announced June 13. The campaign covers 25,032 Mustangs from model years 2019 through 2021, all of which can be fixed with a trip to the dealer for some updated software.

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The recall more specifically covers manual transmissions built between January 8, 2018; and December 16, 2020, since these gearboxes came fitted with a new feature that offered rev-matching on downshifts. The issue stems from a fault with the gear position sensor in these units.

The sensor may send the wrong signal because it’s not communicating properly with the powertrain control module (PCM). As a result, the PCM could broadcast an unintended fault signal to the system that controls the rearview camera, backup light, and driver assistance systems, and can disable all these functions in affected Mustangs.

A subsequent Ford investigation found the degraded signals happened during driving that included “clutch slip (and) extended reverse driving,” and on cars with aftermarket modifications.

Overall, there have been around 200 claims related to the matter. Ford says it hasn’t seen reported any crashes or injuries due to the defect.

Mustang owners can contact Ford at 866-436-7332, and refer to internal recall number 22S37.