It was on May 5, 2023, when Ford opened an investigation into the concern. The Blue Oval is not aware of any customer warranty or field reports related to the issue. More importantly, the company didn’t show any reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue.
To fix the issue, Ford or Lincoln dealers will install a sliding clip latch stop (barrette clip) to the driver and front passenger seatbelts. Owners will be given an owner’s manual addendum with instructions on how to use the sliding clips. The service is, of course, free of charge.
Ford will start sending recall letters to owners on June 30, 2023, and is expected to be completed by July 6, 2023.
It seems like the company still couldn’t catch a break dealing with faulty components after issuing more recalls than any other automakers in the US last year.