Ford Motors has issued a voluntary recall of Mustang, Mach-E, and Nautilus vehicles. The recall stems from defective LED driver modules that may contain a burnt diode. This could cause headlights to fail.

The recall impacts 21,760 units of the Ford and Lincoln brand. 19,418 of the recalled units are Ford Mustangs. 808 Ford Mustang Mach E and 1,539 Lincoln Nautilus models are also covered by the recall. There are all 2025 models.

Ford says there are no reports of accidents or injuries related to the defective lights.

Understanding the Issue

The auto manufacturer says a component of the LED light system could contain a failed diode. This could cause headlights, daytime running lights, or turn signals to fail.

It could also mean the affected vehicles don’t meet federal safety standards. The issue also increases the risk of accidents due to reduced visibility.

The headlight issue was first flagged on March 15, 2025. Changan Ford workers in China discovered a Nautilus with a faulty headlamp. Further investigation showed eight more units with similar problems. Five of the vehicles also had defective rear lamps.

Analysis confirmed there were burnt Schottky diodes in the LED driver modules. These were reportedly supplied by Keboda. The root cause was later traced to a supplier responsible for diode quality.

What Can Consumers Do?

Ford is advising vehicle owners to head to the nearest dealership. The dealer will inspect the serial numbers of LED driver modules. They’ll replace defective units for free. They’re also guaranteeing that replacement modules have functioning diodes.

Owners can also check if the recall affects their vehicle. They can go to the Ford website and enter their VIN.

Ford started mailing interim owner notification letters from August 25 to 29, 2025. The company will also send full notifications between October 1 and December 31, 2025.