2019 Ford Expedition Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS · data through 07/14/2026

70Seat Belts complaints

15.3%Of all 457 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seat belts ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN196 · 42.9%

ENGINE107 · 23.4%

SEAT BELTS70 · 15.3%

Unspecified / other40 · 8.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24 · 5.3%

Share of the 457 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Expedition overview page.

What owners report

“Got into the car, and started it before I put my seatbelt on the seat belt tensioner exploded on just the drivers side. Now the…”NHTSA complaint 11539945 — filed 08/21/2023

“The vehicle was parked when we heard a loud popping noise. I then saw white powder and smelled a horrible smell. Upon inspection the passenger…”NHTSA complaint 11538544 — filed 08/15/2023

“On July 24th 2023, at approximately 2:15pm my wife and I were completely stopped at a red traffic light on 66th St N that crosses…”NHTSA complaint 11536777 — filed 08/06/2023

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Seat Belts complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Expedition have seat belts problems?

Seat Belts is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Expedition: 70 of 457 complaints on file (15.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Expedition have in total?

457 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seat belts category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.