Ford Ranger Raptor Recall R/2023/201: When The Turn Signal / Hazard Lamp Audible Indicator Is Activated An Event Warning Chime…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 May 2023
- Launched
- 163
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C10
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger Raptor vehicles built between 4 July 2022 and 18 October 2022. While monitoring vehicles in operation when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (e.g. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to receive updated Instrument Panel Cluster Software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
While monitoring vehicles in operation when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (e.g. Seat Belt warnings Lane Keeping warnings) at the same time will not be audible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: When the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime will not be audible at the same time Defect: While monitoring vehicles in operation when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (e.g. Seat Belt warnings Lane Keeping warnings) at the same time will not be audible. Remedy: Affected vehicles need to receive updated Instrument Panel Cluster Software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime will not be audible at the same time.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to receive updated Instrument Panel Cluster Software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ranger Raptor built between 4 July 2022 and 18 October 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 163 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 23C10 or the DVSA reference R/2023/201. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 | |
| MustangPotential seat belt anchor pretensioner issue | Urgent | R/2025/530 | |
| ExplorerRear right seatbelt bracket potential spot weld missing | Urgent | R/2025/242 | |
| RangerRanger driver seatbelt webbing inspection | Urgent | R/2024/439 | |
| FocusFocus passenger beltminder chime | Urgent | R/2024/294 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/152 on 23 May 2023, for on the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the…. The one launched after 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…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/201, launched 25 May 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.