Ford E-Transit Recall R/2023/296: The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) May Detach From The Internal Circuit Board (ICB)…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S39
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled E-Transit vehicles built between 22 February 2023 and 22 February 2023. The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle,s HV battery pack. The dealer will replace identified battery arrays. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle,s HV battery pack.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle s HV battery pack. Defect: The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle�s HV battery pack. Remedy: Replace identified battery arrays.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle s HV battery pack.
The Fix
The dealer will replace identified battery arrays.
Are You Affected?
E-Transit built between 22 February 2023 and 22 February 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 1 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 23S39 or the DVSA reference R/2023/296. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-TransitHalfshaft retention force | Urgent | R/2026/031 | |
| E-TransitBattery Venting | Low | R/2025/524 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 | |
| E-Transit CustomHV battery bolts loose | Urgent | R/2025/525 | |
| KugaDo not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80% | Urgent | R/2025/527 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/320 on 10 Nov 2023, for ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/296, launched 18 October 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.