Ford Mustang Recall R/2025/038: Potential Black Instrument Panel Cluster, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 52
- vehicles in the UK
- 24C35
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 6 August 2024 and 19 August 2024. Black Instrument cluster screen may occur randomly and persist until the next time the vehicle is turned on. The dealer will update the software in the vehicle’s instrument cluster to the latest level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Black Instrument cluster screen may occur randomly and persist until the next time the vehicle is turned on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 24C35 Mustang - Potential black instrument panel cluster Defect: On affected vehicles black Instrument cluster screen may occur randomly and persist until the next time the vehicle is turned on. Remedy: Update the software in the vehicle’s instrument cluster to the latest level.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential black instrument panel cluster.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software in the vehicle’s instrument cluster to the latest level. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Mustang built between 6 August 2024 and 19 August 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 52 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 24C35 or the DVSA reference R/2025/038. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MustangWindshield wipers and washer system potentially inoperative during freezing temperatures | Book soon | R/2026/345 | |
| MustangLow pressure fuel pump potential failure | Urgent | R/2025/369 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| MustangLane keeping system software update | Urgent | R/2026/173 | |
| MustangPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/149 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/094 on 19 Dec 2024, for x-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/084 on 19 Mar 2025, for fuel line chafing. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/038, launched 10 February 2025. 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.