1997 Ford Explorer seat belts problems

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Seat belts · 285,000 miles · CA

The drivers side seatbelt will not engage to the lock position.

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Seat belts · 144,000 miles · MS

Driver side seat belt buckle will no longer securely latch.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Seat belts · 140,000 miles · CA

1997 ford explorer driver's seat belt latch receiver failure. After owning the car for 12 to 13 years, the latch/receiver would not engage the strap. I replaced it with one from a salvage yard and after three years this replacement latch/receiver has failed also.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Seat belts · 187,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer 2 door. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the driver's side seat belt would become unlatched without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised him that the seat belt needed replacing. The mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 187,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Seat belts · 223,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer . The contact stated that the driver side rear seat belt buckle failed. The contact was able to disengage the seat belt without depressing the buckle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance to the contact. The contact does not feel safe having his child's safety restraint seat installed in the rear seat due to the malfunction. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 223,000 and the current mileage was 224,500.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Seat belts, Seats · 100,000 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated that a vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle and the driver side seat belt failed to restrain. The contact received injuries to the shoulder and neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the failure was located at the driver seat. The dealer advised that the seat was detached from the base and caused the seat belt buckle to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/01/11*lj updated 1/19/2012 *ln

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Seat belts · 160,000 miles · WY

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated that the seat belt on the driver side would not attach. If it did attach, it would release when the contact depressed the brakes. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Seat belts · 213,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated the drivers side seat belt locked and she was unable to unlock it. The highway patrol had to cut the seat belt in order for her to get out of it. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls. They also stated that they would not be liable for replacing the seat belt. The failure mileage was 213,000. Updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Seat belts · 193,000 miles · LA

The seatbelt on the driver side comes undone by itself. U can buckle about 2 minutes later it comes undone by itself. Even accelerates while driving.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Seat belts · 186,000 miles · WA

I own a 1997 ford explorer awd 5.0 liter. The seat belt latch on the driver's side no longer holds the seat belt in place after I buckle up. In order to drive, I have to insert the seat belt into the latch on the passenger's side. When I do this the seat belt now crosses my neck, and I am very concerned. It also means I cannot safely drive the auto with a passenger because the driver's side seat belt won't work. On a normal latch, I can push down the red release button and can feel the spring action. On my driver's side, there is no spring tension on the red release button.