Ford Fusion Hybrid owners have reported 21 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt retractor failed to extend. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford fusion. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s and driver’s side seat belts failed to latch securely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
When I put the back seats down to carry items the back seat will not go back in place. You have to take the bottom seat out and remove the center seatbelt bolt which is attached to the frame and release the pressure once you do this the returns to a normal position it is a safety issue. The middle seat belt retractor seems defective. It was stationary.
Vehicle was involved in an accident on April 10, 2019. The seatbelt came loose at the metal cable. All other 2015 Ford fusions have had recalls for the same issue. The recall should be expanded to include Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle was in motion and turning.
My sister sent me a recall notice, it wasn't pertaining to my vehicle, but I went along and made sure to look up mine also. Upon reviewing my information, I was sold a vehicle I believe should have never left the lot, since there were recalls dating from 2014 and I bought the vehicle in 2017. I called Ford they told me parts weren't in and that I would have to wait, and that one problem occurs when you live in heavily salted areas, I responded with hello lady, I do live in CT where it constantly snows. I have experienced why these would be recalls so far such as the door latch and the restraints, but with such grave recalls as these why was it allowed to be sold off the lot without having the recalls checked first?.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford fusion energi. While the vehicle was stationary, the middle second row seat belt seized and the contact could not unlatch the seat belt for a period of time. Ken grody Ford in buena park, California was made aware of the failure and stated that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
A safety recall (16s42) was issued for "seatbelt pretensioner cables may separate during deployment and may not restrain the occupants in a crash". All the Ford dealerships around me (zip 95008) say they cannot do the recall until January 2018. This seems like a serious problem that should be addressed much more quickly. Ford should provide more parts in a timely manner and allow dealerships to do the repairs. I was told that by a dealership that they are allowed to only do so many of these repairs per week and that is why their appointments are so far out. I do not feel comfortable driving myself and my kids around until January of next year in a car where the seatbelts might not work.
Tilting the back seat forward makes the middle seat belt lock up, preventing the seat from going back up. The only recourse being to cut the seat belt. Or unbolt the seat belt assembly. Both of which are safety concerns. Youtube is filled with workarounds for this issue. Which include having the seatbelt locked into the clip always. And using that slack to bring the seat back up when it gets stuck.
Front seatbelt pretensioner 16s42 - after having the fleet vehicle serviced, I was given the invoice to sign. I asked the csr if the recall had been fixed in addition to the vehicle being service, was informed that they were not going to repair the recall until it failed. I was then informed that there have been a lot of requests for the recall and they did not have the part to complete the repair. We walked away thinking that's weird that she said that. In checking the receipt, there is no listing of checking for recalls, even after I had requested it when I made the appointment.
Recalls not done after numerous dealer visits.
Ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to failure to remedy recall 16v-875/17v-210 defect within a reasonable time frame. Consumer has another vehicle correspondence in artemis. Updated 07/06/2017.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact was advised by the manufacturer to drive the vehicle at her discretion, but they would not be liable for the safety risk. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Recall 16s42. Still waiting on a remedy for my Ford Fusion Hybrid 2014. I don't believe that it should be taking this long.
My car has had an open recall for the seatbelts since 03 Nov 2016, and there is still no remedy available. This is in addition to several other recalls, including one a couple days ago for faulty door latches, and the overall poor quality of the vehicle. I can't even trade it in because no one wants a vehicle with an open recall. I feel that five and a half months is an excessive time for a recall to still have no remedy.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (rivertown Ford, 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, GA 31904, (706) 653-7420) was unable to verify when the parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Rear center seat belt locked and would not extend, trapping the occupant in the seat. The seat belt would not extend once retracted fully, locking the seat in a folded position.
There has been a recall on my vehicle for 6 months, yet there is still no fix in the near future. I am driving around in a safety-compromised vehicle every day. I would like to find out my options, as companies are supposed to fix recalls in a timely manner. It has been half a year that I have had to feel unsafe.
My daughter was in the middle seat in the back of the car. We went to get her out and the seat belt locked up and the belt became really tight on her chest. She started to cry and we didn't know how to get her our. We then unlatched the seat, folded it over and she crawled out. But then the seat belt became even tighter and I now can not lift the seat back up. The seat belt could have harmed my child.
I have an 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. After reading all of the complaints from other drivers, I want to be pro active and find out what part, exactly is on back order for so many years. As an ase certified (re-certified) technicion, a. A. . S degree auto mechanics and a. A. S. Degree in diagnostics (1989). Now, how do I protect my wife while in the passenger seat? 2013 Ford fusion. The NHTSA campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); Jun 16, 2015 please advise me, and since all I need is the part. . . Go get one off the assembly line. I just love my Fusion Hybrid and I refuse to give it up. I purchased it at the dealership for an on line custom built to my specifications and the thing is loaded. I don't want to say, I don't care who dies in my fusion, as long its not me. So, you don't need to ensure I won't die just make sure I can purchase this part from the dealer or part store. Many thanks, barrie, gysgt, u. S. M. C. , dale city, virginia.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On 4/29/2014 the rear driver side seat belt receptacle broke when trying to latch seat belt. Today, 6/26/2014, the passenger rear seat belt receptacle broke. These are Ford's new seat belts with airbags in them. The receptacles seem to be cheaply made. I have been waiting for 6 weeks to get the first one replaced because Ford says they are on back order.