2019 Ford Edge Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 22 seat belt complaints for the 2019 Ford Edge, 3% of its 766 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 68,000 miles. A related recall (19V766000) covers a driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor that may have been improperly crimped. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in these complaints.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 22
- 3% of 766
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Driver's side seat belt sticks or jams when extending, sometimes requiring repeated pulling in short increments before it releases.
- Seat belt locking mechanism engages and then slips, with several owners noting the problem worsens in hot weather around 80 degrees F or above.
- Seat belt fails to retract properly, forcing the driver to manually feed the webbing back into place.
- Rear seat belt fasteners have been reported to unlock or detach unexpectedly, including one case involving child car seats.
- Seat belt webbing has worn through near a trim edge on a rear seat that saw little use.
- Some owners report the belt does not extend at all on certain days, forcing them to drive unbelted.
When 2019 Ford Edge seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 1, 2019, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2019 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 19V766000Oct 25, 2019Seat Belts366 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Seat Belts complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20103 (0%)
- 20117 (0%)
- 20124 (0%)
- 20137 (0%)
- 20142 (1%)
- 20154 (1%)
- 20169 (1%)
- 20177 (1%)
- 201814 (2%)
- 201922 (3%)
- 202011 (3%)
- 20212 (2%)
- 20222 (2%)
- 20230 (0%)
- 20240 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 22 seat belt complaints for the 2019 Ford Edge, which is 3% of the 766 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall on the 2019 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall 19V766000 covers the driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor, which may have been improperly crimped and could let the seat belt webbing detach from the anchor. Ford dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the pretensioner assembly.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2019 Edge?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for seat belt complaints on this model year is 68,000 miles.
- Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to seat belt complaints on the 2019 Edge?
- No. NHTSA data for these 22 seat belt complaints shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported.
- How does the 2019 Edge compare to other Edge model years for seat belt complaints?
- The 2019 Edge has the highest count in the range shown, 22 complaints at a 3% share, compared to counts as low as 2 complaints in years like 2014 and 2021.