Ford Mach-E GT Recall R/2023/183: Certain Mach-E GT Vehicles May Have An Incorrectly Configured Headlamp Control Module…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 373
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C13
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mach-E GT vehicles built between 9 June 2021 and 1 October 2022. Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM). The dealer will install a new software update to restore feature functionality. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM). Defect: Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM). Remedy: Install a new software update to restore feature functionality
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM).
The Fix
The dealer will install a new software update to restore feature functionality. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Mach-E GT built between 9 June 2021 and 1 October 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 373 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 23C13 or the DVSA reference R/2023/183. 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?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/186 on 21 Jun 2023, for certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification…. The one launched after it was R/2023/187 on 26 Jun 2023, for certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle…. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/183, launched 26 June 2023. 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.