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Don't look back! Mega recall for 2014-2017 Ford Mustangs in Australia for safety issue

All Mustang variants sold in Australia between 2014 and 2017 are included in the recall.

Ford Motor Company of Australia has issued a recall notice for all Ford Mustangs sold here with build dates between 2014 and 2017, relating to a manufacturing defect in the boot lid’s wiring harness that “may cause intermittent operation of the rear-view camera”.

The total number of vehicles impacted totals 18,840, and according to Ford the fault also has the potential to cause loss of satellite radio reception as well as knocking out the boot light and lock.

All Mustang variants including the 2.3-litre four-cylinder coupe and convertible as well as the 5.0-litre V8 GT in hard- and soft-top form are included. 

In a worst case scenario Ford says, “If the rear-view camera display does not continually display the rear-view image whilst reversing the vehicle, it could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.”

The recall is regulated by the federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, and Ford has confirmed it will contact affected owners in writing requesting they make an appointment with their preferred (authorised) dealer for a free-of-charge inspection and rectification.

For further information consumers should contact any authorised Ford dealer or Ford's customer relationship centre on 13 36 73.

James Cleary
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As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe. He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation. As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content, while creating written and video product reviews, as well as the weekly 'Tools in the Shed' podcast.'
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