2019 Ford Expedition Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2019 Ford Expedition, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (55% of reports).
- 107seat belts complaints
- 89,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 27mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 59 of 107 complaints (55%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 17 of 107 complaints (16%)
- Retractor pretensioner: mentioned in 8 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Driver seatbelt: mentioned in 8 of 107 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 27 an injury.
Ford Expedition seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 80,240 |
| 2023 Expedition | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 3 | 3% | 94,000 |
| 2021 Expedition | 4 | 2% | 85,000 |
| 2020 Expedition | 39 | 9% | 66,230 |
| 2019 Expedition | 107 | 21% | 89,500 |
| 2018 Expedition | 13 | 3% | 8,161 |
| 2017 Expedition | 6 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 23,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 3 | 4% | 25,800 |
| 2013 Expedition | 2 | 2% | 48,050 |
| 2012 Expedition | 2 | 2% | 45,656 |
| 2010 Expedition | 1 | 2% | 84,500 |
| 2008 Expedition | 2 | 1% | 46,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 2 | 1% | 36,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 4 | 1% | 71,350 |
| 2004 Expedition | 5 | 2% | 93,447 |
| 2003 Expedition | 14 | 2% | 64,162 |
| 2002 Expedition | 20 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 36 | 6% | 90,500 |
| 2000 Expedition | 9 | 1% | 72,515 |
| 1999 Expedition | 8 | 1% | — |
| 1998 Expedition | 25 | 3% | 127,750 |
| 1997 Expedition | 15 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's and passenger's side seat belts failed to unlatch. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, where the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The contact received a…
Driving to pick up my son from school (in a school zone under 20 mph) while my daughter was in the back seat, we hear a loud noise sounded like a gun shot, I immediately pull over somewhere safe got out and checked the outside of my car, didnt notice anything so i opened the passenger side front…
While sitting in my car, in my driveway, I heard a loud BOOM, smoke, and a horrible âburning fireworkâ smell. I jumped out of my car crying thinking my car was about to explode- later discovered my seatbelt to be extremely tight and locked. It is a recall that has no fix. It is unsafe to drive…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Ford Expeditions have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2019 Ford Expedition (21% of the 517 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Expedition seat belts?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2019 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 59 of 107 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (17).
Other 2019 Ford Expedition problems
- Power Train problems (222)
- Engine problems (108)
See all 2019 Ford Expedition problems or seat belts problems across all Expedition years.