Ford Explorer owners have reported 464 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (308 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
During a severe, multi-lane impact crash, the second-row outer seatbelts completely failed to maintain restraint and failed to retract. Both occupants in the second-row outer seating positions (ages 5 and 7) sustained visible seatbelt friction burns on their arms from the initial impact, but 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...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the drivers side seat belt locked and she was unable to unlock it. The highway patrol had to cut the seat belt in order for her to get out of it. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls. Read details...
The driver's side seat belt buckle mechanism failed, causing the seat belt to unhook with just a slight amount of force. Prior to this failure, the belt would come loose on occasion, I thought this was do to my failure to properly hook the belt into the buckle. Read details...
The contact purchased a used vehicle on a warranty. She discovered the rear seat belt buckle assemblies were broken. Also, the front seats did not recline properly. She took the vehicle to a dealer. No repairs have been made at this time. Read details...