2014 Ford Fusion: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Seat belts · FL

Rear seat belt plastic clasp has broken on both sides and no longer function. Additionally, replacement parts are not available. Children are no longer able to sit in the rear seat. This issue has been reported in online forums.

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · 92,500 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a front driver's side seat belt and seat belt retractor failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt retractor and seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,500.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Seat belts · 65,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while wearing the driver's side seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract and was locked. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred after the vehicle had been parked outside in extreme heat, but the seat belt operated as needed in the morning after the vehicle had been parked in the garage overnight. The contact was unable to secure herself inside the vehicle using the seat belt. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V875000 (Seat belts); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed May 20, 2023 · Brakes, Seat belts · NE · crash · 3 injuries

Seatbelt failed during collision did not lock fully extended and did not retract brakes did not engage right away

Filed Feb 16, 2022 · Seat belts · NM · crash · 1 injury

I purchased the vehicle used from a local Mercedes dealership (April 2018) with multiple open recalls. One of the recalls was 16S42. On May 2, 2018, the vehicle was brought to a local Ford dealer where they "corrected" the open recalls. In February 2020, my wife was involved in a motor vehicle accident on the interstate. There was a construction zone that brought traffic to a stop and she was rear-ended by an SUV at speeds between 45-60 MPH totaling the vehicle while it was at a stop. She was the only occupant and was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the cash. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seatbelt did not lock causing her head to strike the steering wheel. She didn't remember if she lost consciousness or not, however, she was later diagnosed with a concussion. The vehicle has since been totaled and was taken into possession by the insurance company. I am unaware of any inspection of the seatbelt that was performed after the crash. I do possess photographs of the vehicle. There were no warning lights active prior to the crash.

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Seat belts · CA

The right front passenger seat belt locks when vehicle is not running or in parked preventing use. Cannot secure passenger before driving. Often happens in warmer weather.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Seat belts, Transmission · 126,000 miles · CA

In august of 2020 I got in contact with ford about my recalls I took to ford dealership they kept my car for about 2 days I told them my driver seat belt will not lock I mentioned no power very sluggish and gear didnt kick in proper. On april 11 2021 while on freeway in traffic the car would turn off go back on and shift into gear on its own I was almost hit from behind as I almost hit someone in front of me because the car shut off I threw in neutral press the gas and car started up and jerked while car picked up speed then slowed on its own I now put in reverse it goes forward seat belt still dont work I work an hour away from home and scared to get in car. 2014 ford fusion.

Filed Nov 29, 2020 · Seat belts · 120,000 miles · TN

The backseat of driver's side seat belt locked and kept my child restrained. This occurred after I pulled into a parking lot and put the car in park. After multiple attempts of trying to loosen the belt then I eventually had to cut the seat belt with scissors in order to get my child out.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Engine, Seat belts · CA

I bought my 2014 ford fusion from used car lot had it for 2 years I keep maintenance up in timely manner. About 6 to 8 months ago my car has no power when driving it jerks like I was hit from behind and when changing lanes I try to speed up I press gas pedal but car goes nowhere only high revving sound takes a minute to pick up speed its uses alot of gas and 4 months my seat belt has trouble locking in belt. I still have and drive my car to and from work but its only getting worse

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Seat belts · 95,000 miles · TX

2 wires that connect to the seat belt buckle came out of their place resulting in the airbag light coming on.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · NY

Seatbelt locks up when you try to hook it on passenger side. Vehicle not moving but running

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Seat belts · 160,000 miles · MD

Front passenger side seatbelt locks up while attempting to put on. Takes several attempts to fully fasten. It consistently tightens while driving. This issue started after ford addressed the pretensioner recall. Ford dealer in hagerstown md refused to fix problem without a $570 payment . Seatbelts should always be covered for the lifetime of the vehicle!