Ford Ranger Recall R/2023/085: The Driver S Seat Belt Might Have The Webbing Routed Through The Anchor Rubber Trim Sleeve…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S14
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 24 August 2022 and 28 August 2022. The driver,s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet. The dealer will carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver,s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet. Defect: The driver�s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet. Remedy: Carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner. Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will be retained and the affected part will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 24 August 2022 and 28 August 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 13 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 23S14 or the DVSA reference R/2023/085. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 | |
| RangerAutomatic Transmission no reverse | Low | R/2026/174 | |
| RangerTransmission oil pump gears software update | Low | R/2026/127 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/080 on 27 Mar 2023, for in the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2023/152 on 23 May 2023, for on the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/085, launched 30 March 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.