Ford Faces Class Action Over Explorer Second-Row Seatbelt Defect

Ford Motor Co. is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging a dangerous defect in the second-row seatbelts of its 2011 to 2019 Explorer models.

The complaint Friday says these cars suffer from a defect that causes the second-row seatbelts to malfunction, fail to latch properly, and trigger the airbag warning light. He alleges the defect poses a serious safety risk and Ford has been aware of the issue through customer complaints, repair records, warranty claims, and other sources as early as 2012.

“The defective seatbelt system can cause the occupant’s seatbelts to fail, which is particularly dangerous in crash ...