Ford Focus Recall R/2023/237: On Affected Vehicles The Lighting Driver Module Software May Be Incorrectly Configured…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 96
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 26 May 2023 and 14 June 2023. The Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: software update and/or headlamp adjustment in order to restore feature functionality. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended. Defect: On affected vehicles the Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended. Remedy: Software update and/or headlamp adjustment in order to restore feature functionality.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software update and/or headlamp adjustment in order to restore feature functionality. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 26 May 2023 and 14 June 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 96 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 23C23 or the DVSA reference R/2023/237. 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/2023/204 on 21 Jul 2023, for on certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness…. The one launched after it was R/2023/241 on 16 Aug 2023, for ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/237, launched 2 August 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.