2015 Ford F-150 Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 26 seat belt complaints for the 2015 Ford F-150, 2% of that year's 1,710 total complaints, with 6 crashes, 2 fires and 16 injuries reported. Three related recalls cover pretensioner fire risk, a rear buckle rivet issue, and retractor/pretensioner replacement, at a median failure mileage of 40,000.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 26
- 2% of 1,710
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Rear seat belts sometimes fail to unlatch after a crash or during normal use, requiring dealer repair.
- Front seat belt pretensioners can lock in tension mode, so the belt neither retracts nor extends, even on trucks built outside the recalled production window.
- Passenger side retractors fail to lock properly during a slow-then-hard braking sequence, letting the occupant lean toward the dashboard.
- In some crashes the belt is reported not to restrain the occupant at all, with drivers hitting the steering wheel or windshield.
- One case describes a seat belt melting from heat during a post-crash fire near the B-pillar.
- A middle-row seat belt was reported completely inoperable, discovered when trying to install a child car seat.
When 2015 Ford F-150 seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 3, 2015, latest Aug 3, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 18V568000Aug 31, 2018Seat Belts1,619,112 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
- NHTSA 17V526000Aug 28, 2017Seat Belts117,423 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
- NHTSA 15V867000Dec 22, 2015Seat Belts2,590 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.
Seat Belts complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA records 26 seat belt complaints for the 2015 Ford F-150, which is 2% of the 1,710 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2015 Ford F-150?
- Yes. There are three related recalls: 18V568000 for pretensioner fire risk, 17V526000 for a rear buckle rivet issue on crew cabs, and 15V867000 for driver/passenger seat belt retractor and pretensioner replacement on certain SuperCrew trucks built January 22 to March 17, 2015.
- How serious are the seat belt problems reported?
- Owners reported 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 16 injuries linked to seat belt issues on the 2015 F-150, with a median failure mileage of 40,000.
- Do seat belt problems affect front and rear seats?
- Yes. Complaints describe issues with front pretensioners, rear driver side buckles, and at least one middle seat belt that did not work at all.