2006 Ford F-150 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Ford F-150, 1% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,690 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In june 2015, the air bag light in my Ford f150 illuminated, indicating a problem. I took my vehicle to a Ford dealership. They told me that the deployable restraint system, specifically the pretensioner, had malfunctioned and possibly would fail to function as intended in the event of a crash. The service technician indicated that the restraint system is connected to my air bags, which might fail to work in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. After paying the diagnostic fee, I was given a repair estimate of an additional $392.21. …”
NHTSA complaint #10758652, filed 2015-08, 119,409 miles“April 14, 2014 after leaving my doctors office I buckled my seatbelt as required by federal law I made one left hand turn and stopped for a red light as I began my turn to the right when light changed the sealbelt came loose from the buckle. The top of the buckle was stuck downward and would not release for me to buckle it again. When returning home I called mike shad Ford in jacksonville florida where I purchased it. I was told my truck was out of warranty and they would replace it for $294.71 dollars it was not on a recall list. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585616, filed 2014-04, 69,690 miles“A deer ran out in front of vehicle..road wet and it was foggy..tried to keep from hitting deer..back of truck fishtailed..loss control..hit a ditch and embankment...air bags did not employ and seat belt did not lock...had a fracture in l2 vertebrae of back..Ford has denied any fault in air bag or seat belt function...truck was totaled by insurance company.....”
NHTSA complaint #10509070, filed 2013-04, 60,000 miles“The passenger side seat belt has become unusable due to not coming out to be able to belt in passengers. Also, it will not retract fully. This is a serious safety issue, due to seat belt laws and regulations and passenger safety issues, and should be addressed and fixed on any Ford that is having such issues or similar issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10467165, filed 2012-07, 58,000 miles“Seat belt tensioner on vehicle goes bad and airbag light will come on intermittently and stay on while driving. Per Ford motor company air bag might or might not deploy in accident which puts my life endanger.”
NHTSA complaint #10454414, filed 2012-04, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 16 | 1% |
| 2017 | 17 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 26 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
| 2004 | 17 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 50 | 6% |
| 2001 | 78 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 25 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 38 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-150
94 complaintsEngine cooling
77 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
59 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsTires
27 complaintsSuspension
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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