If the third row seat belt buckle in your 2016-2019 Ford Explorer has stopped clicking securely into place, feels loose in its mount, or rattles as the vehicle moves, it is more than a minor annoyance. A worn, cracked, or broken buckle can fail to latch fully, which means the seat belt cannot restrain a passenger the way it is designed to in a crash. It is a small, inexpensive part that carries an outsized amount of responsibility for the safety of whoever is riding in that back row.
Buckles in this position also take a lot of abuse over the years. Third row seats get folded, stowed, and climbed over more than any other row in a three-row SUV, and that repeated handling wears down the latching mechanism and the webbing anchor point faster than in the front seats. Once a buckle starts feeling loose or failing to click, it will not get better on its own.
Why Genuine OEM Matters
This buckle is manufactured to Ford's exact specification, so it latches, releases, and mounts exactly like the factory unit it replaces. Seat belt hardware is not a place to gamble on aftermarket fit or tolerances, because a mechanism that does not latch consistently under load defeats the entire purpose of the restraint. A Genuine OEM buckle restores the same fit, feel, and reliability your Explorer had when it left the factory, with no guesswork about whether it will hold up when it matters most.
Fitment
- 2016 Ford Explorer
- 2017 Ford Explorer
- 2018 Ford Explorer
- 2019 Ford Explorer
Third row seat belt buckle, black finish, sold individually. Genuine Ford part number BB5Z-78613D48-AB, manufactured to original factory specifications.
Get the Right Part the First Time
Do not let a worn or failing buckle compromise safety for your third-row passengers. Check out the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3rd Row Seat Belt Buckle, Genuine OEM and get it restored right, the first time.