What does the Ford Safety Restraint warranty cover?
It covers defects in the safety restraint system (airbags and seat belts) for five years or 60,000 miles from the vehicle’s original in-service date, including parts and labor for eligible defects.
Beyond the short answer, the Safety Restraint warranty is a limited Ford protection that applies to components originally installed in your vehicle and manufactured under Ford’s restraint-system program. It does not cover normal wear and tear, damage from crashes (except where a defect existed before the crash), aftermarket parts, or service issues not caused by a manufacturing defect. Always verify the terms for your specific model year and region with a Ford dealer or the owner’s manual.
What the warranty covers
The following components are typically covered under Ford’s Safety Restraint warranty when a manufacturing defect is identified. The list focuses on parts directly tied to the safety restraint system and Ford-installed equipment.
- Airbag components, including airbag modules, inflators, sensors, and related hardware
- Seat belt assemblies, retractors, buckles, and mounting hardware
- Seat belt pretensioners and associated hardware
- Other safety restraint components originally installed by Ford in the vehicle (as part of the safety restraint system)
Claims are limited to defects in materials or workmanship and typically include the necessary parts and labor to repair or replace the affected components.
What isn’t covered
There are several common exclusions to Ford’s Safety Restraint warranty. The following items are generally not covered unless a defect is demonstrated in manufacturing or specified otherwise by Ford.
- Damage or failure resulting from a crash or collision (unless a pre-existing defect contributed to the incident)
- Normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage
- Damage or failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs not performed to Ford specifications
- Aftermarket parts or non-Ford components not installed by Ford-authorized technicians
- Modifications or alterations that affect the safety restraint system’s performance
- Labor costs for non-defect-related service or non-warranty issues
- Recall-related work is not governed by this warranty and is handled under federal recall requirements (see note below)
Note: If there is a safety recall affecting the restraint system, Ford will perform the required repairs under recall guidelines, independent of the standard warranty terms. Always check for active recalls on the vehicle’s VIN via Ford’s official channels or SaferCar.gov and consult your dealer for recall-specific coverage.
Recall coverage and regional variations
Recall repairs for safety restraint components are mandated by law and offered at no charge, regardless of warranty status. Coverage terms can vary by country, model year, and specific vehicle configuration. To confirm what applies to your vehicle, contact a Ford dealer or consult Ford’s official owner resources for your region.
Summary
Ford’s Safety Restraint warranty provides limited, manufacturer-defect coverage for airbags and seat-belt systems, typically for five years or 60,000 miles from the in-service date. It includes parts and labor for qualifying defects in Ford-installed restraint components, but excludes normal wear, crash damage, improper maintenance, aftermarket parts, and modifications. Recall work is separate and free when mandated by authorities. For model-year and regional specifics, verify with a Ford dealer or the official owner resources.
