1998 Ford Expedition seat belts problems

25 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 25
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Rear/other
6
Front: buckle assembly
5
Front: anchorage
4
Front: retractor
3
Front: webbing
2
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Expedition seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Expedition seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 12

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Seat belts · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. While parked, the contact noticed both the passenger and driver side seat belt latches for the middle row of the vehicle were fractured. The contact stated that the passenger seated in the middle row of the vehicle was unable to buckle the seat belt. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Seat belts · 125,500 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated the left front driver's seat belt will not properly lock into the buckle assembly. This failure occurred without incident. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Updated 02/28/06.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Seat belts · 83,300 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision and the passenger's seat belt did not hold. The passenger sustained a shoulder injury.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 130,000 miles · GA

Safety belt on 98 ford expdition will not function. Belt will latch, then when pulled, will release. The cover on the belt is loose and it will not function properly. Have contcted ford 6 times with no reply.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Seat belts · CO

Rear seat belt broke from the wall. Dealer notified. Ak

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Seat belts · GA

The rear drivers side seat belt buckle failed. The consumer will provide further details.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Seat belts · MA

Consumer noticed second row middle seat belt broke, seat belt was unable to lock.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Seat belts · CO

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Seat belts · GA

Passenger's seat belt retractor wrapped around child's waist. Manufacturer is aware of problem.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

While trying to buckle child in rear seat buckle mechanism broke, making it impossible to use seat belt.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Expedition seat belts

Does the 1998 Ford Expedition have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Ford Expedition, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford Expedition seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Expedition seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Expedition have the most seat belts problems?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2019 (118 complaints), 2020 (40 complaints) and 2001 (36 complaints).