Ford Mustang Recall R/2022/183: Faulted Signal Sent By The Powertrain Control Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 1,270
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S37
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 17 May 2018 and 14 September 2020. Various driver assist systems may stop functioning under certain conditions due to a faulted signal sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The dealer will reprogram the PCM to the latest available level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Various driver assist systems may stop functioning under certain conditions due to a faulted signal sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAULTED SIGNAL SENT BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE Defect: Various driver assist systems may stop functioning under certain conditions due to a faulted signal sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Remedy: Reprogram the PCM to the latest available level.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: faulted signal sent by the powertrain control module.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the PCM to the latest available level. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Mustang built between 17 May 2018 and 14 September 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 1,270 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 22S37 or the DVSA reference R/2022/183. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MustangWindshield wipers and washer system potentially inoperative during freezing temperatures | Book soon | R/2026/345 | |
| MustangLow pressure fuel pump potential failure | Urgent | R/2025/369 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| MustangLane keeping system software update | Urgent | R/2026/173 | |
| MustangPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/149 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2022/194 on 29 Jun 2022, for it is possible that the high voltage main contactors may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2022/176 on 1 Jul 2022, for the garnish panel from the panorama roof may detach. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/183, launched 30 June 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.