2015 Ford Fusion Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 2%of 997 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the seat belts of the 2015 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last year I took my Fusion in for a couple of recalls at gary smith Ford. One of the two recalls regarded my front passenger seatbelt. It wouldn't extend out properly without having to take extra measures. I had a recall letter in the mail regarding this error and it was apparently noted that the belt was fixed, but it is still not.”
NHTSA complaint #11361865, filed 2020-09, 95,000 miles“When my petite wife sits in the passenger seat the airbag remains off. She is 5'1, approximately 100lbs. The dealer stated the car was designed that way and did not want to look into the issue. We had the same problem with our 2010 subaru legacy, though I never reported it. Is this correct? Are the front passenger airbags for this car designed and tested not to go off for someone her size?”
NHTSA complaint #10816365, filed 2015-12, 50 miles“Fuse continues to pop. The vehicle was driven to a grocery store and after the shopping the vehicle started up briefly then died. We changed the fuse at the parking lot but it popped the fuse again. We ended up having it towed. The mechanic believes it is a fuel pump issue or wiring to the fuel pump. We are on military orders in italy and have been unable to reach Ford to authorize repair since we do have a valid extended warranty. Italian Ford dealers will not work on american spec cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362333, filed 2020-10, 65,000 miles“Takata recall.... My girlfriend wrecked my car off a t-road trying to miss deer and did major damage to the front end. The air bags did not deploy at all. Seat belt didn't restrain her either, she hit steering wheel extremely hard. She was on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10967028, filed 2017-03, 34,000 miles“The driver's side seatbelt won't extend while the car is off. It locks up. Because the seatbelt won't release, I can't fasten it into the buckle. Because I can't put-on the driver's side seatbelt, I can't drive the car. The seatbelt also locks up while I'm driving the vehicle, so I can't move around freely to reach the control panel. This happens so frequently I had to have it towed to the dealer because I can't drive without a seatbelt. The dealer can't reproduce the problem. I contacted Ford, and they said because they can't reproduce the problem, they can't help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10876176, filed 2016-06, 11,350 milesRelated recalls
- 19V590000Aug 12, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt…Covers: Ford Fusion 2015, Lincoln MKZ 2015
- 16V875000Dec 5, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015…Covers: Ford Fusion 2013–2016, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10109079Sep 30, 2016Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 | 75 | 6% |
| 2013 | 100 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fusion
272 complaintsSteering
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
125 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsWheels
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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