Manufacturer recall number

Ford recall 25C43

Q: Is 25C43 the same recall as 25V546000?

Yes. 25C43 is Ford’s own number for it; 25V546000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Ford calls it 25C43. NHTSA filed it as campaign 25V546000 on Aug 22, 2025: exterior lighting on the 2024–2025 Ford Mustang, 105,545 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 25V546000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Ford’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
25V546000	2024–2025 Ford Mustang	Exterior Lighting	Aug 22, 2025	105,545	high

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 25V546000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 25C43 is the number Ford assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 25V546000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Ford’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 25C43 the same recall as 25V546000?

Yes. 25C43 is Ford’s own number for it; 25V546000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 25C43 cover?

2024–2025 Ford Mustang, 105,545 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 25C43 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.