Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V814000 Reported December 18, 2017

Vehicle may roll away/fmvss 102, 114

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 2,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V814000
Manufacturer Campaign
17C21
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 18, 2017
Completion Rate
87.62

Defect Summary

Ford motor company is recalling certain 2018 ford mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. if the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in park, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the prndl gear position display and the operator may not receive the "key in ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. as such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect," and number 114, "theft protection."

Safety Consequence

Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in park, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 5, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17c21.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 17V814000 or campaign 17C21.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V814000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V814000?

NHTSA recall 17V814000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 18, 2017. It addresses: Vehicle may roll away/fmvss 102, 114. The recall affects approximately 2,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V814000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17C21. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.