Ford F-150 Seat Belt Recall1997, 2001, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 · Free Repair
On 2021 F-150 SuperCab models manufactured January 2 through May 27, 2021 at the Dearborn and Kansas City plants, the front outboard seat belt webbing may have been routed through the rubber trim sleeve only, missing the metal anchor.
Is Your F-150 Included?
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What Happened — and How It's Fixed
NHTSA 21V-653000 · 2021 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
On 2021 F-150 SuperCab models manufactured January 2 through May 27, 2021 at the Dearborn and Kansas City plants, the front outboard seat belt webbing may have been routed through the rubber trim sleeve only, missing the metal anchor. A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury. Regular Cab and SuperCrew body styles use a different seat belt assembly and are not affected. Approximately 16,430 vehicles affected.
A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford notified owners with self-inspection instructions, followed by dealer inspection and replacement of the seat belt retractor and pretensioner free of charge if misrouted. Owner letters mailed September 27, 2021.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 21V-653000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 18V-568000 · 2015–2018 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 18V-568000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 15V-867000 · 2015 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 15V-867000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 00V-348000 · 2001 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT THE BELT.
THIS COULD CAUSE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHEN WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 00V-348000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 96V-256000 · 1997 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT ELT ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS ARE MISSING OR MISINSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
A LOOSE FASTENER CAN EVENTUALLY DETACH AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPAIR THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 96V-256000 on NHTSA.gov
What To Do
Run your VIN
Confirm 21V-653000 applies to your exact F-150 using the checker above.
Schedule the free repair
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Free, by law
Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.
Keep the paperwork
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Seat Belt Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my F-150 before the seat belt recall repair?⌄
NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 5 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected F-150 vehicles.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Campaign 21V-653000 covers certain 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.
I’m buying a used F-150. Should I check this recall?⌄
Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 21V-653000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.
