Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford festiva. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to work. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 095v103011 (seat belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact was to schedule an appointment for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
1991 Ford Festiva seat belts problems
10 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 48%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: webbing2
- Front: buckle assembly1
- Front: anchorage1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Festiva seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Festiva seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103011 · Recall details
Related investigations
Seat belt failure or malfunction
There is no summary currently available
PE95013
What 1991 Ford Festiva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver seat, seat belt will not retract. It is stuck in the window and will not come down!
The driver's side seat belt stopped working, because the motor needed to be replaced.*ak *ph
Threading of shoulder harness broke.
Shoulder belt broke at stitching.
Driver's side eletronic seatbelt does not automaticially lock/unlock. I have to tug on it to start the motor. Works better in warm climate. Called freedom ford in hampton, virginia and was told not covered. Vehicle had 50k miles on it then. Two years later, belt getting worse, and now I drive it w/out belt in clip due to track not wanting to slide belt back to restrain. I contacted ford and they told me that it was not covered, and that I would have to pay for this to be fixed. I got a $350 estimate to fix it. Didn't know you had to pay for safety... Very disappointed in the customer service.
Recall repairs to seat belt buckle not done due to lack of parts.
After opening the door, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not retract. Please describe.
Driving vehicle down main street, another vehicle pulled out in front, vehicle was hit head-on, seatbelts did not restrain passenger.
Involved in accident last year, drivers passive restraint will either not complete cycle, tighten or not restrain. Please describe details. Tt
Questions about the 1991 Ford Festiva seat belts
Does the 1991 Ford Festiva have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Ford Festiva, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Festiva seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Festiva seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103011. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Festiva have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Festiva model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1990 (10 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Festiva problems
Brakes 4Body 1Electrical 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Suspension 1Transmission 1Wheels 1
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