Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Expedition

Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2016 Ford Expedition.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Expedition

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
3

Seat Belt problem #1

One of the anchor points for car seats in the 3rd row fell off when we tried to attach a car seat to the anchor point. We have owned the vehicle since 2022 and have not tried to use that anchor until now. There was no damage to the vehicle to cause this.

Seat Belt problem #2

When using the power folding third row option appropriately, the seat got stuck on something and snapped off two of the rear seat female seatbelt connectors. This is a huge safety concern, knowing that these connectors can snap off, when we use them to secure our children.

Seat Belt problem #3

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition the contact stated that while his wife was driving, and stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. Also, one of the passengers sustained minor bruises that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged but was not totaled or towed. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the front passenger seat did not show light or chime when the seat belt was not on. The vehicle was taken to the mtn. View Ford Lincoln dealer (423-458-6182, located at 301 e 20th st, chattanooga, TN 37408) where the service manager stated that the vehicle model was not equipped with seat belt light. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The transfer case and rear axle were repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Fe.


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