The rear safety belts did not function properly, the left rear belt buckle did not lock into the latch plate when connected and the right rear belt only pulled far enough from housing to cover a small child.
1996 Ford Contour seat belts problems
14 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: retractor3
- Rear/other2
- Front: webbing2
- Front: buckle assembly2
- Front: anchorage1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Contour seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford Contour seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Ford Contour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Both rear seat belts failed to extend outward with one of the seat belt retractors trapping a child at one point. Second failure was that seat belt buckles/latches have fallen apart. Rear seat belts were not usable at all except middle lap belt. Please describe details.
Seat belts rear have completely fallen a part. There were no attachment t0 click on. Dealership was aware of problem.
Passenger's seat belt has become jammed within retracting mechanism, and would not release, causing seat belt to become inoperable. Please give any further details.
Consumer was at the traffic light going through the intersection. The traffic in front of him had slowed down, but the car behind didn't comply. Car hit consumer's vehicle from behind, and smashed it in. Sea tbelt failed to restrain, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.
Vehicle was hit from the rear, and driver's side seatbelt came loose from the panel, forcing the driver into the steering wheel. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Transmission replaced due to grinding and scraping, was also replaced once by previous owner.
The belt is far too long to be used with a car seat - we had to tie it in a knot in order to use our child seat!
My son was involved in a traffic accident where the car rolled over and hit numerous trees. Both air bags did not open and the seat belt broke away... Miracously my son ended up in the back seat with only a modest bump on his head. .... Witnessess as well as the towing/wrecking yard could not believe there were no serious injuries, especially considering the condition of the vehicle... When purchasing the auto I recall that safety reports were generally favorable... Given the impact of this accident it is incredible that the airbags did not open and that the seat belt broke away...
When using rear seat belts, belts pull half way out, will not retract back. Belts are twisted or wrapped around mechanism inside door panel. Taking vehicle to dealership.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Contour seat belts
Does the 1996 Ford Contour have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Ford Contour, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Contour seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Contour seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Contour have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Contour model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (44 complaints), 1999 (24 complaints) and 1998 (18 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford Contour problems
Engine 124Electrical 119Transmission 76Lights 72Brakes 49Visibility 41Suspension 38Acceleration 31Fuel system 30Steering 30Airbags 25Body 15Wheels 7Locks 5Seats 3Tires 3Driver assistance 1
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