Seat belt routed incorrectly/fmvss 208 & 209
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ford ranger super cab vehicles. the front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a ford dealership. dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 5, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed december 22, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c25.
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FAQ: Recall 21V811000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V811000?
NHTSA recall 21V811000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 15, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt routed incorrectly/fmvss 208 & 209. The recall affects approximately 47,683 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V811000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21C25. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.