Vehicle recall 20V573000 · September 23, 2020
2020 Ford Mustang
The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
- Consequence
- A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V573000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 2020
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S52
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,005
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages; Service brakes
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Mustang (2020): 2020
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