2004 Ford F-150: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · 49,800 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seatbelt pretensioners for all seats failed, and the frontal airbags for the driver seat and front passenger seat were inoperable. The seatbelt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty seatbelt pretensioners. A dealer was contacted and informed that parts were unavailable for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,800.

Filed Oct 1, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 1 injury

My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling without warning. In addition, the seat belt would not latch. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle's software needed to reflashed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact had the engine replaced after it was diagnosed that there was water in the oil pan and a fuel rod failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Seat belts · 9,435 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt failed to unlock, causing the contact to have to cut the seat belt in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,435 and the current mileage was 13,541.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Seat belts · 64,600 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The passenger front seat seat belt will not retract properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the retractor was replaced. The failure mileage was 64,000. The current mileage was 64,785.

Filed Feb 27, 2007 · Seat belts · 43,500 miles · IN

Passenger seat belt had stuck in the partially retracted position. It won't come out and it won't go back. It had given some problems before, but I think they were related to pulling it out too far and the child adjustment feature kept tightening the belt. I have not been able to get it to come loose, nor have I had the time to go to the dealer.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Seat belts · 13,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the front driver side seat belts always had problems since the vehicle was purchased, at only 13000 miles. The driver side seat belt buckle would only lock after several attempts. Eventually, a piece in the seat belt connector fractured and the belt will not latch at all. The belt and latch are free of other dirt and contaminants. There were no pictures or invoice available.

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Seat belts · 27,000 miles · IN

Passenger front seat belt fails to lock or comes unlocked after clicked.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Seat belts · 10,005 miles · TN

Dt: was driving to work wearing seat belt and heard a click or pop from the seat belt near the shoulder of where the belt came out. Consumer thought it sounded mechanical in nature. Pulled at seat belt, there was no locking. After taking off seat belt, the seat belt did not retract. No repairs. Called 2 dealers, and they were of no help, but suggested to bring the vehicle to shop after the weekend for repairs. Had not contacted ford customer service at this time but consumer planned to do so.