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2019 Ford Ranger seatbelts problems

severe Owners of the 2019 Ford Ranger have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →

Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$500
seatbelts complaints on the Ford Ranger, by model year
Model yearseatbelts complaints
2019 Ranger (this page) 4
2020 Ranger 5
1crash
What stands out

All 2 active seatbelts recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.

No new NHTSA seatbelts complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 21V811000 October 15, 2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles

A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25.
severe NHTSA 19V518000 July 10, 2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style

Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S23.

What owners are reporting 1 most recent

seatbelts · filed 12/21/2021

Possible Drivers side seat belt problem on 2019 Ford Ranger. Incident occurred on Monday 12/20/202, ABOUT 9:20 AM. After rounding a corner at low speed I hit a patch of ice and, spinning about 90 degrees, ran head on into a very tall power pole, anchored to its concrete base with many very large bolts. This stopped me. No damage to the post. Air bags did not deploy, but I was thrust forward,…

Had seatbelts trouble with your 2019 Ford Ranger? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2019 Ford Ranger?

It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.

At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Ford/Ranger. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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