Ford Mach-E Recall R/2023/187: Certain Vehicles Have Been Produced With A Mismatch Of Information Between Vehicle…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mach-E vehicles built between 15 June 2022 and 16 June 2022. Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new VIN label exchanged Certificate of Conformity or updated registration. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing. Defect: Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing. Remedy: Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new VIN label exchanged Certificate of Conformity or updated registration.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new VIN label exchanged Certificate of Conformity or updated registration.
Are You Affected?
Mach-E built between 15 June 2022 and 16 June 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 35 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 23C07 or the DVSA reference R/2023/187. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga, Mach-ETraffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation | Low | R/2026/366 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Mach-ESYNC software update | Book soon | R/2026/065 | |
| Focus, Mach-E, Mustang, Ranger and 3 moreFrozen rearview camera screen | Book soon | R/2025/361 | |
| Mach-EHigh voltage battery control module update | Urgent | R/2025/161 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/183 on 26 Jun 2023, for certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module…. The one launched after it was R/2023/189 on 28 Jun 2023, for the front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small…. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/187, 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.