2014 Ford F-150 Seat belts Problems

The Instrument Panel Air Bag light stayed on continuously, so I was concerned that the Air Bags might be defective. When I took the vehicle to a Ford Dealership for servicing, I was told that the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner/retractor was shortened internally. I was told that unless the part was replaced, the Air Bags would not deploy upon impact. If I chose not to repair the part, I was told that the vehicle would pass our state's inspection. In order to protect my family's safety, I believed that I had not option but to replace the part. I requested that the dealership give me the defective part, which they did. I still have the defective part. That repair cost me a total of $1097.98.

NHTSA ID

11641374

Incident

Jul 15, 2024

My truck is shifting funny at times just want it fixed it’s 2024 it’s been long enough I drive on the highway every day.the truck has two recalls seat hardware is faulty and transmission downshift problems recalls issued in 2017 and it’s 2024 just want it fixed I’m already stressed enough I’m sure you understand thanks have a blessed day

NHTSA ID

11626086

Incident

Nov 19, 2024

I have owned this F-150 since new and most of its life it has been stored indoors. Recently I noted that any time the vehicle is driven in the rain or left outside while it rains, the rear corners of the cab leaks water. The source of that water is a failed seal surrounding the rear window, which I diagnosed in my shop after removing the headliner and other trim in order to observe the leaking with some water and compressed air. The issue that I noted during the repair was that the airbags that are mounted above the rear passenger windows in the headliner on both sides of the vehicles wicked up moisture that had been caught by the headliner. They were both wet to the touch, which was concerning. Further, the airbag inflator which is mounted in the rear corner post of the vehicle and the seatbelt recoil mechanism both also showed signs that they also recieve moisture from this leak. The vehicle is out of warranty, so there is no manufacturer remedy for the issue unless I were to pay for a complete rear window reseal. I did not have a dealer take a look at this issue at this time. Multiple other owners of F150's of this age have had similar issues with water leaking into the cabin and leaching into the airbags, as described in numberous online forums.

NHTSA ID

11585974

Incident

Apr 29, 2024

The Airbag warning light appears on my dashboard. I took it to my local garage and he scanned the system that shows code B1214:13-8B - Passengers Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control. I called Ford corporation and they said there are no recalls, however, I went online and a Ford recall #17S17 exists (Recall #17V472000)

NHTSA ID

11436043

Incident

Oct 3, 2021

I RECENTLY FINANCED A TRUCK AND THE SELLER DID NOT DISCLOSE THAT IT WAS A FLOOD DAMAGE VEHICLE. I DID AUTO CHECK AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS ALSO RECALLS ON THE TRUCK WHEN HE SOLD IT TO ME. THAT HE DIDN'T FIX RECALLS ARE FOR THE SEATBELTS N THE BOLTS FOR THE SEABELTS. THE TRUCK ALSO IS LEAKING OIL. HE ALSO TEMPERED WITH THE ENGINE LIGHTS BECAUSE IT'S LEAKING OIL BUT NO LIGHTS TURNED ON. I WANT A FULL REFUND OF EVERY DOLLAR I HAVE GIVEN HIM. HE ALSO LIED ON THE ODOMETER .

NHTSA ID

11344260

Incident

Apr 2, 2020

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2017. IN 2018, OCCASSIONALLY NOTED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR WOULD SWITCH TO OFF WHILE A PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT, WITH SEATBELT FASTENED. APPROACHED MY DEALER WITH THE PROBLEM, THEY READ CODES AND FOUND NO FAULTS. DURING A LONG ROAD TRIP IN 2019/2020, A PATTERN EMERGED: WHEN VEHICLE FIRST STARTED AND PASSENGER PRESENT, PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM INDICATES ON. AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING, INDICATOR GOES TO OFF. ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, UNBUCKLING AND RETRACTING PASSENGER SEATBELT, THEN REBUCKLING, AND INDICATOR WILL COME BACK ON. IF THIS FAILS, TRUCK MUST HAVE IGNITION TURNED OFF BEFORE IT WILL RESET AND SWITCH AIRBAG ON. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE 2014/15 RECALL FOR ISSUES THAT MATCH THESE SYMPTOMS. ALSO TOLD THAT MY EXPENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY MAY NOT COVER A FIX (TO THE MAIN SAFETY SYSTEM??)... IT IS DEPENDENT ON SHOP INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS.

NHTSA ID

11319843

Incident

Mar 20, 2020

Mileage

40,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT IS BINDING AGAINST REAR WINDOW FRAME AND WHEN REAR SEAT WAS FLIPPED UP WITH VEHICLE OFF, STATIONARY, THE REAR FIXED DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. GLASS SHARDS ARE NOW ALL OVER INTERIOR AND PERSONAL MATERIALS.

NHTSA ID

11317868

Incident

Mar 12, 2020

Mileage

96,637 mi

PRETENSION ON DRIVERS SIDE HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES NOW HAS TO BE DONE AGAIN AFTER4 MONTHS..PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON.THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.

NHTSA ID

11290910

Incident

Dec 13, 2019

Mileage

66,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V420000 (SEAT BELTS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT VISITED THE FORD OWNER'S WEBSITE AND FOUND THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11187489

Incident

Mar 18, 2018