Recall campaign96V256000
Recall 96V256000: 1997 Ford F-150
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
- Report received
- Dec 27, 1996
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 133,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1997
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The seat elt anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled on these vehicles.
Possible consequence
A loose fastener can eventually detach and would not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the seat belt anchorage attachments.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Ford F-1502,758 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.