Ford Mustang Recall R/2026/038: Powertrain Control Module Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C83
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang vehicles built between 26 August 2019 and 12 September 2019. The software repair for previous recall 20C06 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist. The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software repair for previous recall 20C06 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist. The condition may cause the Gear Shift Indication to recommend gear changes at intervals that do not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C83 Mustang - Powertrain Control Module Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20C06 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist. The condition may cause the Gear Shift Indication to recommend gear changes at intervals that do not meet the specification. Remedy: Update the Powertrain Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the Gear Shift Indication to recommend gear changes at intervals that do not meet the specification.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. 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 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 2 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 25C83 or the DVSA reference R/2026/038. 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/2026/028 on 3 Feb 2026, for audio front control module software. The one launched after it was R/2026/039 on 6 Feb 2026, for puma restraint control module software. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/038, launched 5 February 2026. 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.