1997 ford mustang passenger side seat belt will not retract, drivers side retracts about 98% of the time, 2% of the time, its rendered useless like the passenger side. Ford notified, was told it was "owner error". I don't think so.
1997 Ford Mustang seat belts problems
20 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: retractor12
- Front: anchorage6
At what mileage
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Ford Mustang seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seat belts on driver's side failed about 2 years ago and were replace dwith one from junk yard. Now the one on the passenger side is locked up (belt won't extend). This is on a 1997 ford mustang v-6.
Both front seat belts are jammed and will not retract. I have always had this problem with both belts, but have always managed to have them retract back. Now both belts are sitting in the front seats as both belts are too short to fasten when driving. This is a huge problem and is dangerous to both front seat passengers. Nlm
Driver's side shoulder belt is fraying with belt extended, not able to retract back through sleeve. Please describe details.
Seatbelts on both sides will not retract. Passenger's side seatbelt completely is inoperable. Dealer contacted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
In 1999 at 37,000 miles the driver's side seat belt retractor failed. Recently at just under 50,000 miles the passenger seat belt retractor failed. The car was brought to the dealer, capitol ford at 50,471 miles. The dealer stated that because the mileage exceeded 50,000 it would not be repaired under warranty. The fact that we have an extended service plan warranty did not change ford's response. I am contacting you now because I feel that ford motor company is being unreasonable regarding the warranty repair of this important safety feature. These seatbelts should never fail and the fact that both of them have failed seems to point to a defect that should trigger a recall. Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Front seat belts fail to restrat after being released. Have contacted dealership, and was informed by service manager that retractor had to be replaced.
Seatbelt restraint has completely broken after being difficult to retract.
Seat belt jams in guide over drivers shoulder by folding over and becomming too wide for the guide slot. This renders the seatbelt useless in a crash. Ford motor co and dealer have ignored my requests to make the repair. It is very dangeroius.
Questions about the 1997 Ford Mustang seat belts
Does the 1997 Ford Mustang have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Ford Mustang, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Ford Mustang seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Mustang seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Mustang have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2000 (36 complaints), 2001 (22 complaints) and 1997 (20 complaints).
Other 1997 Ford Mustang problems
Engine 40Brakes 35Transmission 29Fuel system 15Suspension 14Electrical 8Steering 8Tires 7Airbags 6Acceleration 5Body 5Seats 4Visibility 4Lights 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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