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Ford - Multi vehicle line (mvl): telecommunications control module (tcu) loss of function software update

Official notice

5 May 2026

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Ford - Multi vehicle line (mvl): telecommunications control module (tcu) loss of function software update. Multi vehicle line (mvl): telecommunications control module (tcu) loss of function software update Published 2026-05-05.

What to do now

Update the telematics control unit software to the latest level.

Units affected

67

Recall number

R-2026-181

Official notice

2026-05-05

The hazard

Multi vehicle line (mvl): telecommunications control module (tcu) loss of function software update

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

S-MAX

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Affected products

Product 1

FORD S-MAX

Units affected

67

Risk / hazard

Multi vehicle line (mvl): telecommunications control module (tcu) loss of function software update

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Ford

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Ford. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2026-181

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2026-181

Campaign number

26C13

Units affected

67

Classification

DVSA recall R-2026-181

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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