Ford Focus Recall R/2026/059: Focus Telematics Control Unit Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C77
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 31 July 2018 and 19 October 2019. The software repair for previous recall 20C22 may not have been delivered properly and the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in these vehicles may disconnect from Ford’s Service Delivery Network and become unresponsive. The dealer will update the TCU 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 20C22 may not have been delivered properly and the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in these vehicles may disconnect from Ford’s Service Delivery Network and become unresponsive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C77 Focus Telematics Control Unit Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20C22 may not have been delivered properly and the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in these vehicles may disconnect from Ford’s Service Delivery Network and become unresponsive. Remedy: Update the TCU software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: focus telematics control unit software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the TCU 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?
Focus built between 31 July 2018 and 19 October 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 49 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 25C77 or the DVSA reference R/2026/059. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect and 1 moreDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/237 | |
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| FocusLane centering assist software update | Low | R/2026/111 | |
| Focus, Mach-E, Mustang, Ranger and 3 moreFrozen rearview camera screen | Book soon | R/2025/361 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/024 on 12 Feb 2026, for double chassis side marker lamps missing. The one launched after it was R/2026/064 on 13 Feb 2026, for instrument panel cluster software update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/059, launched 13 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.