Ford Focus Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Ford Focus across 19 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (61% of reports).
- 246seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 53mention a crash
- 47mention an injury
- 1related 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 150 of 246 complaints (61%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 246 complaints, 53 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 47 an injury.
Ford Focus seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% | 19,565 |
| 2017 Focus | 5 | 1% | 2,100 |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% | 1,600 |
| 2015 Focus | 6 | 1% | 49,500 |
| 2014 Focus | 14 | 1% | 46,308 |
| 2013 Focus | 18 | 1% | 51,561 |
| 2012 Focus | 43 | 1% | 66,437 |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% | 74,529 |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 8 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 4 | 2% | 148,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 13 | 3% | 76,500 |
| 2004 Focus | 5 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 16 | 2% | 70,500 |
| 2002 Focus | 10 | 1% | 44,500 |
| 2001 Focus | 22 | 1% | 70,006 |
| 2000 Focus | 54 | 1% | 35,650 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats:mid/rear assembly; seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 2017
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Restraint Module went bad and after I looked it up online this was a recall for my year make and model.
Seat belt does not retract on its own, seat belt locks randomly and does not retract fully making it loose.
Drivers seat belt is hard to latch and comes unbuckled
4 issues: 1. The car pulls back under acceleration. 2. The seat moves back suddenly (seat belt issue). 3. When starting the car, The car drives instead of reversing. 4. There is a squeaky noise.
Driver seatbelt is stuck and doesn't budge. I think I saw an old recall regarding this possibly... Since I've owned the car it hasn't came u jammed not at all a single time.not even moved an inch. I sprayed WD-40 down to it and nothing...
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Focuss have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 246 owner complaints about seat belts for the Ford Focus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Focus seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 150 of 246 complaints.
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