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Seat beltsPart report

2016 Ford Flex Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
61,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Ford Flex, 3% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,400 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt unbuckled independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,400.”

NHTSA complaint #11676274, filed 2025-07, 61,400 miles

“2nd row passenger side bucket seat seatbelt no longer latches. Car has less than 35,000 miles. Seat is no longer able to be occupied legally. My child in booster seat uses that seat belt and could have become unsecured while driving which would have put him at risk if there was an accident or would have had to brake quickly. Seatbelt has not been inspected by anyone at this time. No warning or symptoms of a problem. Problem started 4/10/2023.”

NHTSA complaint #11516525, filed 2023-04

“The passenger side seat belt tightens on passenger while driving. It tightened on one passenger so tight; there became a need to cut the belt off! The second time it tightened on the passenger while driving, but did not tighten to the point of needing to cut the belt. When I took the vehicle to the dealership they didn’t seem to interested in the issue, however the service tech and the mechanical tech reportedly did drive the vehicle (saying the passenger pulled on the seat belt and it was working properly). …”

NHTSA complaint #11432717, filed 2021-09

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201921%
201725%
201633%
201511%
201483%
2013122%
201111%
201021%
200942%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Flex

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
30 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Flex

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology