Ford Ranger Recall R/2024/439: Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 2,099
- vehicles in the UK
- 24S68
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 30 May 2022 and 2 April 2024. The driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The dealer will inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 24S68 - Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection Defect: On affected vehicles the driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy: Inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 30 May 2022 and 2 April 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 2,099 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 24S68 or the DVSA reference R/2024/439. 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/2024/413 on 11 Oct 2024, for transit skeletal chassis inspection. The one launched after it was R/2024/440 on 4 Nov 2024, for side parking lights not operating correctly. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/439, launched 4 November 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.