Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear/other Buckle Assembly problems |
There is a driver's safety-restraint malfunction with a failure mode such that the tongue (male end of seat-belt) will not insert normally into the buckle (female end) unless the red release button is depressed. The driver buckle failure results in a failure in the vehicle's personal safety system. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt would not latch after multiple attempts. The seat belt chime sensor would active due to the seat belt not latching securely. Read details...
2017 Ford Explorer. Consumer stated that the seatbelt buckle would not release. Read details...