I asked my Dallas, TX area Ford dealer about fixing this in late 2024. They said a new replacement part looked the same as how my 2024 Maverick was built (rubber did not fully cover the cable), so did not do anything.
Thanks for the update! Yes, it's concerning for a critical safety system part.
My ordered Maverick sat for 4 weeks at the factory after being built and came with almost 30 miles on the odometer. It may have been pulled for quality control. If so, they still missed this.
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I have the same exposed / missing cover seat belt anchor issue with my Maverick built in December 2023. I noticed it because my hand kept feeling greasy from routine getting in and out incidental touching of the anchor.
I emailed my purchase dealer, Chapman Ford North East Philadelphia (I live...