1991 Ford Explorer seat belts problems

Filed May 7, 2015 · Seat belts · 91,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford explorer. While driving 15 MPH with another passenger, the seat belts disengaged and caused the passenger seat to overturn between the seats. The passenger was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Seat belts · 113,804 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated 4 out of the 5 safety belts in the vehicle would not latch properly. If they were shaken, or if there was any force applied to them they became unlatched. The vehicle was not taken in for service. The manufacturer was notified. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 92v113000, pertaining to the front buckle assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/04/06.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Seat belts, Tires · MA

I found several recalls for my vehicle. It is an old vehicle, but I only bought it in 2003. I know some of them expired, and it says to contact fod. I did via web site. They do not show any recalls. But, you showed me over 5 recalls? Can I still get them fixed? My tires I guess, have been replaced but they did nit replace the spare tire. I still have the recalled spare tire?? What do I do now? Can I do anything? But, I still have bad tires, the 2001 tire recall does not say what brand? I have atx and apt firestone tires. Campain #92v113000,91v189000,00t005000 and another tire recall, I did not get the #, but it was in 2001. Thank you.

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Seat belts · 181,000 miles · CA

Peninsula ford, sunnyvale, ca refused to service existing safety recall, without explanation. The federal safety agency campaign 92v113000. The vehicle in question fits all applicability critieria listed in recall documents. One of three symptoms (unexplained and repeated, sudden front seat belt release) described by this recall occurs regularly.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Seat belts · 197,000 miles · CO

Seat belts are required by law. Child safety restraint is required by law. I own a 1991 ford explorer, oh yes, the one so many people have been injured or killed in because of firestone tires?????, or maybe it was the seat belts. Ford motor company has obsoleted the seat belt buckle for the center rear and left rear, which is now broken, but required by law in order to secure my child restraint seat, which is also required by law. This is not a colored part, it is a black trw seat belt buckle used in many fords in the 1990's. Auto manufacturers should be required to have available any safety item required by law that was orginally in the vehicle at the time of original sale. I have contacted ford customer relations center, they do not want to deal with it, tell me to contact dealership, who has absolutely no control over part phase out. I know fords system, I was a parts and service director for a ford dealership for 18 years, up until 2 years ago. I have seen many ford seat belt buckles break over the years, and lucky for the customer, I was always able to get the part for them. I am not so lucky. I do not want to go to a salvage yard and buy a used buckle to secure my 10 month old son. I spent $280 to buy a britax car seat to ensure his safety. They seat belt buckle broke while we were removing his infant seat to install the new car seat. The manual states to install the seat in the center rear position for the highest level of safety. How can the law require me to use something that can not be obtained from the auto manufacturer, at any price? Something needs to be done. I can't go buy another vehicle because ford can't supply a safety item. Please review this, and if possible, take action on ford for a poor practice regarding safety.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Body, Seat belts · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Mva, damage to rearend & drivetrain; driverseat & seatbelt poss. Compromised.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Seat belts · CO

Consumer stated the driver side seat belt does not lock properly.*ak.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Seat belts · CO

Vehicle not included in recall 92v113000. Seat buckle will not unlatch when release button is depressed, resulting from a malfunction within buckle injector. Please give any further details.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Seat belts · MD · crash

Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, and driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in a collision. Motorized seat belts did not protect occupant; they did not operate.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Fuel system, Seat belts · RI

Passenger's side seatbelt in not operable. Seatbelt itself, whole component is defected. Retractor is okay. Also, when filling up fuel tank gas nozzle can smell gasoline. Dealership was aware of problems.