Ford Fiesta ST Recall R/2023/274: On The Affected Vehicles An Incorrect Instrument Cluster Has Been Fitted. This Results In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Sep 2023
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C28
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta ST vehicles built between 15 August 2022 and 7 June 2023. An incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. The dealer will exchange the instrument cluster. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed. Defect: On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed.� Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the instrument cluster exchanged.��
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed.
The Fix
The dealer will exchange the instrument cluster.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta ST built between 15 August 2022 and 7 June 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 21 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 23C28 or the DVSA reference R/2023/274. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Max, Fiesta ST, Focus, KugaThe engine cylinder head may crack | Urgent | R/2018/008 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/264 on 5 Sep 2023, for incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system…. The one launched after it was R/2023/285 on 3 Oct 2023, for ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring…. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/274, launched 27 September 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.