Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 97I003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1988 to 02/28/1989 | I | 299600 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/07/1997 | 10/22/1997 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program that will provide an extended warranty, 12 years and unlimited mileage, for all seat belt buckles with functional concerns. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a collision, the occupant of the seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, for 12 years and unlimited mileage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to replace the seat belt buckle assembly without charge.owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V113000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1989 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 565000 | 10/30/1992 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/17/1992 | 08/24/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. first, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. this results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. the second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. the third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. if the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars and utility vehicles.note: only the end release buckles on rigid mountings are susceptible to thismalfunction, the web-mounted front center end release buckles and theweb-mounted rear facing third seat end release buckles in taurus or sablevehicles will not be replaced. also, the web-mounted front center buckles inexplorer vehicles will not be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| FD950526 | 05/01/1995 | 42061 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA91011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/18/1990 | 08/13/1992 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 92V113000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 215000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1989 ford taurus . the contact stated that when getting into the vehicle he pulled on the seat belt when it became unattached from the anchorage cable. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they have never seen anything like this happen . there have been no repairs. the failure and the current mileage was 215000.cv | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 62000 | 2 | |
| The front and rear seat belts would not retract back to the locking position. th dealership was notified but the cause has not been determined. *nm | |||
| 07/25/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that the front seat belt buckle will not latch. dealer notified | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 2 | 10/05/1995 | |
| Webbing on both front seat belts cause them not to retract after seat belts are locked, also it's hard to lock the belts even after several attempts.*ak. consumer states that the webbing is good, however the seat belt does restrain consumer if the brakes have to be applied suddenly, consumer was informed that there was nothing wrong with the seat belts, consumer also stated the vehicle caught on fire, possibly engine related.8jb | |||
| 04/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Seatbelts found to be faulty, prior to recall notice (92v113000). repairs not done, due to lack of parts. however, the light cover on the driver's side door was broken during the inspection of the seatbelts. *yc *yc | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| 971003000. 97m90; the manufacturers recall notice was received in apri., dealer was contacted, and stated to bring the vehicle in, corrective parts were not available. letter was received and appointment was rescheduled, work was not done to remedy the problem. ford contacted, and stated they cannot remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/19/1997 | ||
| Seat belts do not work. | |||
| 07/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt: the front rigid mounted safety belt latch buttons stay depressed. can't get belt to go into hole because latch button stays depressed. also safety belt will sometimes unlatch by itself after having been latched. *ak | |||
| Owner states that he has problems with both of his safety belt buckles, he also states that there was a recall, but his vehicle was not included, he is very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| When car is turn on you can take keys out and seat belt won't retract right . tt | |||
| 02/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| The rear passenger side seat belt on top from bolt came loose, it make noise. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 200000 | 1 | |
| While attempting to buckle the seat belt anchoring cable broke from its anchor. dealer claimed that the cable broke due to extensive wear and tear. manufacturer would be informed of the problem.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front passenger side seat belt never stays tight. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Passenger seat belts would not return to their original position and the drivers belt insert is broken. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's seat belt failed prior to recall notice, however vehicle was denied service. | |||
| 06/18/1998 | |||
| Consumer received a recall notice concerning sealt belt buckles for front seat. took vehicle to dealer for repairs, dealer only repaired one side of seatbelt. consumer concern is why have a national recall if the dealer is not going to cover the entire braking system. what happened to safety frist? *ak | |||
| 10/20/1997 | |||
| The release button on the seat belt sticks and locks up while the vehicle is in motion. the seat belt will disengage while the vehicle is in motion ( this disengaged fully) which means that the driver is not retained in the vehicle protected from a collision. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belts failed. | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt failed. | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 0 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Passsenger's front seatbelt buckle inside spring broke prior to recall (92v-113). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| I bought my 1989 ford taurus in june of 2001. in the paperwork from the original owners was info. on a recall/extended warranty dated 4/98 regarding problems with seatbelt buckles. i recently had difficulties with my seatbelt buckles and took it to a ford dealership and was consequently told it was way passed the warranty date even before i purchased the vehicle. so my complaint is how do i get them fixed since this can become a serious matter if i or anyone else gets stuck in the car, or has further difficulties even fastening the seatbelt. i also was notified of reimbursement for replacing the ignition module to submit your receipts by 10/02. i however didn't have to replace it until a few months ago, and submitted those receipts anyway without any response what so ever. i've also not long ago had to replace the rear mountings for my rear shocks and springs and the front need to be done as well. does this qualify in the recall of the suspension:front:shock absorber id #94e36000? *ak i'm just curious as to how a person knows to look for these recalls when buying a vehicle. shouldn't the manufacturer notify us? | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Seatbelt buckle is not working properly. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 2 | 02/26/1991 | ||
| Recall 97 i 003 000/seat belt buckles: dealer, r.e. barber ford, holland, mi; phone # 616/396-2361 refused to honor recall because vehicle was sold in 1988, in safety inprovement campaign which provided an extended warranty, 12 year and unlimited mileage for all seat belt buckles assembly from date it was issued, not according age of the vehicle. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak the consumer says the two problems confronting him were getting the sest belts to latch and keeping it latched. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle to have recall repair 92v-113 of the seat belt buckles, one month after repair the passenger side seatbelt came unlatched, consumer discovered that it was the same latch which should have been replaced. nlm | |||
| Consumer was told by the dealer that his vehicle was not covered under recall 92v-113 for the seat belt buckles. nlm | |||
| All seatbelt buckles i do not fasten at all. dealer has not seen vehicle as of yet. *ak | |||
| 05/21/1998 | 3 | ||
| Seat belt buckles not repaired under recall after 3 attempts, due to a lack of parts at dealership. consumer only has one functioning seat belt. (92v-113) | |||
| 03/27/1999 | |||
| Driver's side seat belt and the passenger's side seat belt locks are broken and won't lock. consumer can't use the seat belts. | |||
| 02/06/1999 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle recall work not completed properly by dealership due to lack of repair parts. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Passenger seat belts would not return to their original position and the drivers belt insert is broken. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckles fail to operate properly. | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Recall 97i-033.00; ed kenley ford will not replace the rear seat belt buckles, but only the front. mr. higgins said the front and rear need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| Seat belts wont't latch or some times release/hold prior to manufacturer's recall, recall repairs refused due to vin (97i-003.000). | |||
| Recall 97i003000, seat belt buckle. owner has been waiting since april to have recall serviced. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1998 | |||
| Recall # 971003000 ford/seat belt buckles; dealer did not correct seat belt buckle on the passenger's side seat. dealer stated that the buckle is not defective. owner is experiencing a latching problem with the buckle. *ak | |||
| Consumer has a recall letter, and dealer will not honor it. dealer can't duplicate problem so he will not repair it. manufacturer recall# 97m90/nhtsa recall# 97i003000. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Seat belt buckles defective, very hard to latch and unlatch, nhtsa champaign # 97i003000 states that ford has a 12 year unlimited mileage replacement, ford says no, 3 year 50,000 mileage. i feel this is a very serious safety concern, and ford must replace no matter what the mileage. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| Seat belt buckles won't latch on the driver's side or passenger's sides. consumer contacted the dealer, and they were giving her problems . consumer received a recall notice. *ak | |||
| Recall # 97i003000 ford/seat belt buckles; service advisor refuses to perform recall work unless it is approved by service technician first. ownr is experiencing problems with the buckle on the driver's side. buckle is very hard to fasten. *ak | |||
| Recall # 97i003000 ford/seat belt buckles. dealer does not have parts to correct recall. owner has been waiting over 4 months for parts to come in. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair work on the seat belt buckles not done due to lack of parts. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckle failed prior to recall repair work due to lack of parts. | |||
| Recall # 97i00300; the buckle tongue broke off which caused the seatbelt buckle assembly to be inoperative and not protect the occupant in event an accident. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle cracked, prior to recall notice. | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt recall letter sent, dealership inspection revealed no defects found and refused repair, however buckle was inoperable and fixed by other mechanic. | |||
| 06/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall work denied on safety buckles due to lack of parts. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall work on broken seat belt buckles denied due to lack of parts. | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Seat belt buckle unlatches. | |||
| Consumer has been waiting for 4 months to get recall fixed involing seat belt buckles, but parts are not available. recall no. 92v065000. *ak | |||
| Vehicle involved under recall #97i003, sea tbelt buckles. consumer states that dealer was contacted . dealer cannot repair vehicle until 10-15-98. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer has a complaint concerning nhtsa recall # 92 v 113 pertaining to seat belt buckle replacement. dealer & manufacturer refuse to honor recall. three of the seat belts will not lock properly. *ak | |||
| Consumer has been waiting 2 1/2 months for recall parts and parts are not available. recall no.971003000, seat belt buckles. *ak *nlm | |||
| 06/24/1998 | |||
| Recall # 971003000 ford/seat belt buckles; owner has not been able to get recall work performed because the parts are not available. on 6/23/98, while driving the vehicle the seat belt unbuckled without driver's application. *ak | |||
| Recall # 971003000 ford/seat belt buckles; owner still waiting for a call from dealer to correct recall. dealer is not sure when parts will become available from manufacturer. owner has contacted dealer 3 times since 4/20/97. is still experiencing a problem with the buckle on the driver's side. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Received recall notice (#97i003000), seat belt buckles & called dealer. took vehicle on date given. after arriving & mechanic checked vehicle, was informed had no parts & would have to order them. will call owner when parts are available. *ak *slc | |||
| Consumer states that vehicle is under recall 97i-003, seat belt buckles. owner contatced dealer in april of 98. dealer informed consumer that parts would be ordered . as of today vehicle has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/08/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice 97i-0030.00. called dealership for an appointment. took vehicle in on date. after arriving, was informed by service manager that the parts for seat belt bucklles were not available. would need to order parts. would call owner when parts become available. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Both driver's and passenger's side seat belts when making any type of movement while driving, the seat belts become very loose and will not fully retract. consumer has contacted the dealer, no parts have been replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/21/1998 | |||
| Consumer responded to the manufacturer's recall letter. dealership made partial repairs on seat belt buckles. cosumer is having problem with driver's side seat belt buckle which dealership refuses to repair because it appear to be working properly. *ak | |||
| Recall971003000, seat belt buckles; dealer did not do the work, claimed someone had already done the work. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was recalled under recall number 97i-003, seat belt buckles. the dealer is not able to remedy recall because the parts are not avalable. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1998 | 7 | ||
| While driving about 35 mph seat belt become unbuckled by itself, leaving driver and passenger unrestrained. dealer was contacted and they told consumer when this happens again to take vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| Vehicle is included under recall # 97i-003, seat belt buckles. the vehicle has not been repaired because the parts are on back order. *ak | |||
| Recall # 97100300 ford/seat belt buckles; dealer will not correct seat belt buckle on driver's side. buckle does not work properly at all times, and should be replaced. dealer is not able to detect problem with belt buckle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 10 | 12/01/1996 | |
| The driver's and passenger's side seat belts come unlatched and sometimes it is very hard to lock them. the dealer is not aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| Recall # 971003000, ford/seat belt buckles; when taken to dealer the technician could not find problem with seat belt buckle. buckle on the driver's side is defective and needs to be replaced because sometimes the seat belt will come unlatched. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | |||
| Recall # 971003000/ford/seat belt buckles. owner received recall notice from manufacturer. when contacted the dealership, dealer stated that he could not perform recall work because the vin was not listed in computer data base. owner was told by manufacturer that vin had to be entered by nhtsa. *ak | |||
| 03/16/1998 | |||
| The male portion of the buckle on the driver's side seat belt tore off the strap when fastening the belt. the female part was replaced under recall # 97100300 on april 16, 1998. dealer stated that part was not included in recall. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| The restraint belt buckle will not latch. there is a recall out on the belt buckles, but this vin did not fall under the recall. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1996 | |||
| Seat belt buckles: passenger's side seat will not buckle at all, and the driver's side will buckle, but beomes loose. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Seat belt buckle buttons stick when depressed to release belts. | |||
| 09/18/1997 | |||
| The seat belt buckles will not engage and hold. front drive's and passenger's side locking machanism has worn out. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The drivers seat belt buckle failed, will not lock properly. | |||
| 10/02/1995 | |||
| The defective driver's and passenger's seat belt buckles broke off and became inoperative. wont protect the occupant in event of an accident. problem similar to recall #92v113 which the vehicle is not included. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckle comes unlatched while driving. | |||
| 1 | 11/27/1993 | ||
| Seat belt buckles: belt buckle will not lock sufficiently to secure occupant protection. recall #92v113 on these vehicles , but mine was not in this recall even though having the same problem. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/09/1996 | 1 | 03/03/1995 | |
| The seat belt buckle failed. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle inoperative. | |||
| 1 | 03/03/1995 | ||
| Front seat belts are very difficult to latch/unlatch. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 1 | 02/26/1991 | |
| Female end of seat belt buckles fail to completely lock. | |||
| 03/16/1993 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed during accident, causing injury. (attorney for client) | |||
| 01/24/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Seat belt latches fail to latch, must be forced, also when forced fail to unlatch. | |||
| Passenger's side seat belt buckle will not latch, called manufacturer about recall # 92v113000, manufacturer said vehicle was not in the recall . please describe. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | |||
| Seat belt latches failed prior to recall (92v-113). *ak | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 1 | 10/01/1989 | |
| Seat belt buckles may not latch, or they release while driving. | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 0 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Passsenger's front seatbelt buckle inside spring broke prior to recall (92v-113). *ak | |||
| 11/23/1992 | 1 | 06/28/1989 | |
| Seat belt buckle replaced due to recall. (92s53) | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 2 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Plastic parts of seat belt latch failed, making it difficult to latch seat belts. | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 100 | ||
| While driving, shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male and female disengage, won't lock in place, popped open prior to recall (92v-113). *ak | |||
| The passenger side seat belt buckle is broken, please describe . *ak | |||
| 02/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Seat belt buckles failed prior to recall. (92v113000) *dh | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed to latch, prior to recall(92v-113). *sd | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed to stay secured twice prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to vehicle manufacturing date (92v-113). *sd | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckles plastic covers cracked/prior to recall(92v113). *sd | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| Driver's and passenger's side seat belt buckle will not latch, and sometimes becomes unlatched on its own. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle difficult to engage/release. (92v113000) *dsh | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle release button jams, preventing belts from releasing. tt | |||
| 02/09/1996 | |||
| Driver and passenger side seat belt buckles are difficult to latch, sometimes will not latch at all. tt | |||
| The front seat belt buckle when locking them they would come loose two out of three that are bad . tt | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| Driver's side and rear passenger shoulder lap belts do not hold after latching; buckle releases while driving. tt | |||
| Passenger and driver side seat belt buckles sometimes don't lock . tt | |||
| All the seat belt buckles aren't working consumer call ford said he's not in the recall there is a recall on seat belt buckle #92v113000 . tt | |||
| 10/26/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| The front seatbelts do not latch.tt when seat belt is inserted the red release button sticks in the unlock position, preventing seat belt from latching. driver's seat belt takes 2-10 attempts to get seat belt to properly latch, everytime it is attempted the problem is worse especially when temperature drops below 50 degrees, the passenger side seat belt occasionally has the same problem.*jb | |||
| The seat belts won't stay latched. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| Middle front seat belt broke, unable to latch seat belt. tt | |||
| 07/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| The front passenger and driver side seat belt buckle are broke . tt | |||
| 07/19/1995 | |||
| The front seat belts will not stay latched, and the vehicle various electrical options will not work for no apparent reason. tt | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| Driver's side seat belt failure, unable to latch seat belt. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1995 | |||
| Seat belt buckle failure in front ea91-011. *ak | |||
| 01/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Red release button sticks will not latch metal tongue. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side shoulder belt fails to remain latched. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused due to lack of dealer notification. (92v-113) *aw | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| The two seat belt tongue brokes away from the strap, causing the seat belts to be inoperable. tt | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle release button stuck in depressed position. *aw | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt will not stay closed, it releases. tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving front passenger shoulder/lap belt buckle comes undone. tt | |||
| The seat belt get stuck at times and will not catch. tt | |||
| Shoulder/lap belt buckle is inoperative, because chipped pieces from red release button have fallen inside, male to female won't latch. tt | |||
| 02/01/1993 | |||
| The front driver seat belt will not latch. tt | |||
| 05/21/1995 | |||
| Driver's seat belt release button is stuck in down position; will not release; excessive effort; sometimes will hold, other times comes right back out. tt | |||
| 11/15/1991 | |||
| Excessive effort to lock driver's seat belt sometimes will not lock; after locking, does not remain lock. tt | |||
| 05/23/1995 | |||
| Seat belt buckles are failing , unable latch. tt | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 2 | ||
| Driver side lap/shoulder belt buckle will not latch properly. tt | |||
| Passenger seat belt buckle will not engage latching buckle. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/22/1995 | |||
| Seat belt buckle failure, unlatches by itself. tt | |||
| Front seat belts do not buckle. tt | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 2 | ||
| Front and rear passenger seat belts will not latch. tt | |||
| 01/24/1993 | 2 | ||
| Driver and passenger seat belt buckle unlatches prematurely. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Driver's side front seatbelt won't stay fastened, and passenger's side seat belt won't retract. please provide any further information.ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Driver's side window is off track, window will not stay up. also, rear seatbelt retractor broke. dealership is aware of problems.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| Seatbelt located in second seat is operable, but seatbelt retractor doesn't work. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1993 | |||
| Plastic which hold the latch that go into buckel fell apart; causes the seat belt on driver side to be inoperated. dealer notified and informed that part was not part of a recall. can nhtsa help in this matter. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Ongoing problem with seat belt retractor not working properly. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak | |||
| The seat belts on driver's and the passenger's sides do not retract back into the retractor. the belts just hang loose. the seat belts in the rear are the same. the dealer was told about the problem. the belts have not been fixed. *ak | |||
| 01/30/1989 | 5 | 04/04/1989 | |
| Driver's seat belts do not retract after use. took vehicle to dealer a month later. was told no parts available. been back 4 times & same information given. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1992 | 6 | ||
| When seat belts are locked in place on both driver's/passenger's sides, the belt tensioner would become very slack when the person moves or shifts. this would happen every time someone is in the passenger's/driver's seat. belts would not tighten back up. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 35 mph the seat belts did not work correctly. when pulling out the seat belts, they do not return in place, both lap and shoulder belts. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1998 | |||
| When leaning foward quickly or pulling hard and fast on the seat belts, the belts do not stop releasing . concerned that the retractors are not working properly. this is for the two front seats, and the two rear side belts act the same. *ak | |||
| The driver's side restraint does not extract properly. the has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1995 | |||
| The front passenger and back middle will not work and won't lock up on emergency braking. please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Shoulder belts on driver's side and passenger's side broke. also, right side passenger's tire keeps going flat, and the consumer had to replace the tire five to six times. finally, there is some type of knocking noise within the subframe. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1998 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 97i-003000/manufacturer's number 97m90, shoulder belts. the dealer was unaware of the recall. ford has yet to contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon rear ending another vehicle at 10 mph, drivers shoulder belt didn't restrain resulting in sternum/chest breakage, driver died tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| Front middle restraint will not lock. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||