Ford Focus Recall R/2024/244: Focus Lane Centering Assist Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 85
- vehicles in the UK
- 24C12
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 4 April 2023 and 2 May 2024. A number of Focus vehicles have been identified where the warning chimes may not be operating as intended. The dealer will update software in control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of Focus vehicles have been identified where the warning chimes may not be operating as intended. The chimes may not be audible when the driver is not holding the steering wheel for longer than 30 seconds while using Lane Centering Assist which does not meet ECE regulations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Focus Lane Centering Assist Software Update Defect: A number of Focus vehicles have been identified where the warning chimes may not be operating as intended. The chimes may not be audible when the driver is not holding the steering wheel for longer than 30 seconds while using Lane Centering Assist which does not meet ECE regulations. Remedy: Updating software in control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: focus lane centering assist software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update software in control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 4 April 2023 and 2 May 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 85 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 24C12 or the DVSA reference R/2024/244. 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 | |
| FocusFocus telematics control unit software update | Low | R/2026/059 | |
| Focus, Mach-E, Mustang, Ranger and 3 moreFrozen rearview camera screen | Book soon | R/2025/361 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2024/239 on 5 Jun 2024, for brake system potential contamination. The one launched after it was R/2024/260 on 28 Jun 2024, for kuga 2.5L PHEV supercreep. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/244, launched 18 June 2024. 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.