2024 Ford Mustang Powertrain / Transmission Recall 24V394000 (Ford 24S36)

NHTSA recall 24V394000 (Ford recall 24S36) covers about 8,161 2024 Ford Mustang vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 3, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V394000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,161
vehicles affected (potential)
2024
model years
Jun 3, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (clutch assembly, linkage, hydraulic hose/fittings)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.

The risk

A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S36.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 14, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 24S36

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V394000 as 24S36. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24S36 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Mustang2024All Mustang recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 3, 2024
Owner notification
Jun 14, 2024
Build dates covered
Sep 27, 2022 to May 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 24V394000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V394000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V394000 or 24S36). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V394000?

NHTSA recall 24V394000 (Ford recall 24S36) covers about 8,161 2024 Ford Mustang vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 3, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V394000?

NHTSA's record for 24V394000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V394000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V394000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 14, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 24V394000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24S36. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24S36) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V394000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V394000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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