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NHTSA Recall 96V256000: Anchorage (seat belts)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133,000 vehicles. It affects 1997 Ford F-150.

133,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1997
owners notified (January 15)
NHTSA campaign96V256000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedDecember 27, 1996
Owner notificationJanuary 15, 1997
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The seat elt anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled on these vehicles.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Owner notification began january 15, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 96V256000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-1501997

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.