Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2018 Ford C-max.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2018 Ford C-max. The contact sated that the seat belt failed. The contact stated that while the driver’s side rear seat belt was fastened to car seat, the seat belt tightened up independently on her grandchild’s chest. The contact’s grandchild was unable to breathe properly. The contact was unable to unfasten the seat from the clip. The contact had to cut the seat belt to be able to release the seat belt from her grandchild’s chest. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the seat belt operated as designed. The seat belt was not repaired nor replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.