Ford Focus Recall R/2023/204: On Certain Vehicles Tape Used To Protect The End Of The Ground Connection Wiring Harness…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S34
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 26 May 2023 and 26 May 2023. Tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness. The dealer will inspect the ground connection harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness. Defect: On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness. Remedy: Inspect the ground connection harness. If required the tape on end of the connector will be reapplied and the nut tightened to the specified torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the ground connection harness.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 26 May 2023 and 26 May 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 3 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 23S34 or the DVSA reference R/2023/204. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/204, launched 21 July 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.