Ford Mustang Recall R/2023/342: Some Mustang Vehicles Have A Brake System Warning Lamp In The Vehicle S Instrument Cluster…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 2,456
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C35
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 26 August 2019 and 12 September 2022. Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle,s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir. The recall notice describes the fix as: software update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle,s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir. Defect: Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle�s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.� Remedy: Software update�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Mustang built between 26 August 2019 and 12 September 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 2,456 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 23C35 or the DVSA reference R/2023/342. 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/2023/329 on 15 Nov 2023, for certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as…. The one launched after it was R/2023/336 on 13 Dec 2023, for the SYNC screen may display a blue or black image when the vehicle is placed in reverse or…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/342, launched 7 December 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.