While stationary and preparing to safely operate the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt receptacle does not retain the seat belt. It may hold for a brief moment, but then releases the belt rendering the seat belt system ineffective and unsafe.
1996 Ford Explorer seat belts problems
78 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 140,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 140,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly34
- Front: anchorage9
- Front: retractor4
- Front3
- Front: webbing1
- Front: warning light/devices1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Explorer seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt was jammed and would not unlatch. As a result, the contact had to cut the seat belt. Jim hudson ford (1201 w main st, lexington, sc) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 672,000.
The drivers seatbelt will not remain latched. I will be driving along when all of a sudden the seatbelt will release for no reason. It does it no matter if you are driving, sitting still or whatever. This has been happening since last month and it is getting worse.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The contact stated the drivers seat belt failed. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
Driver-side front seat belt will not stay connected. Door locks broken (will not lock), and lock key works in the door locks sporadically. In addition, driver-side exterior door handle recently (1/15/2114) will not open door.
Drivers side seat belt no longer latches. Release button does not return to normal position.
My driver's side seat buckle stopped latching.
The driver side seat belt no longer locks. The car has never been in accident and I feel that this problem needs to be addressed as I am not the only one with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt clasp could not be secured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls related to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 6/4/12
The seat belt just started popping out of the receiver on the drivers seat belt. And I have tried many things to fix it.. I guess im going to have to replace the part. It causes me to swerve on the road when it came off during driving.. Very dangerous!!!
Questions about the 1996 Ford Explorer seat belts
Does the 1996 Ford Explorer have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Ford Explorer, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Explorer seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 140,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Explorer seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Explorer have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Explorer model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1996 (78 complaints), 1995 (59 complaints) and 1997 (54 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford Explorer problems
Tires 570Acceleration 148Brakes 132Transmission 119Suspension 97Engine 82Body 63Electrical 47Steering 47Visibility 47Airbags 41Locks 34Seats 29Fuel system 23Lights 19Wheels 15
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