Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
88V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1986 to 10/01/1987V (Vehicle)2120003/30/1988MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/08/198803/18/1988
Defect SummaryAutomatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.
Consequence SummarySeat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.
Corrective SummaryRemove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.
NotesSystem: seat belts.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional dual facing rearseats.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/14/20054890020008/10/2004
 Driver side seatbelt buckel. a spring on the release button breaks and no longer latches correctly. the buckel will hold if it is shaken but releases easily. this is the second 1987 grand marquis that i have owened that this happened to. i replaced them with parts from a salvage yard. ford wanted $250.00 for the buckel.
03/12/2003131200101/01/1998
 The seat belt buckle was defective and did not work properly.*ak *jb
02/02/199706/15/1987
 The female part of the seat belt buckle on the driver's side is broken. part has been ordered to replace buckle. dealer stated that part could take up to (6) months. *ak
11/05/19945
 Driver's side seat belt failed to unbuckle. *ak
 The driver side seat belt when buckle the seat belt comes loose . tt
11/20/1994
 The drivers seatbelt does not buckle. please describe. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
02/18/19958
 Rear seat belt retractors split, causing seat belts to fail. *skd