Seat Belt Problems of Ford F-450

Ford F-450 owners have reported 5 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear seat belt (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford F-450

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Seat Belt problems
3
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
2

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Ford F-450

The Rear Seat Belt problem

New Ford F-450, rear seat belt bolts uninstalled and rear seat bolts installed improperly. Details: 4 rear seat belt bolts were only installed by 1 - 2 threads for a 1-1/2 bolt clearly presenting a danger to a child or anyone riding in the rear seat.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The drivers seat belt disengaged, causing the consumer to drive with the seat belt unlocked. The seat belt was repaired three times and failed three times(ongoing problem), the brake problem was repaired three times and failed three times, the front/rear brakes would not disengage on repeated   Read details...




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