2001 Ford Mustang seat belts complaints

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Seat belts · 3,000 miles · NJ

Tl*-the contact stated that the 2001 ford mustang passenger side seat belt didn't release. On january 1, 2007 the seat belt wouldn't come out of the holder. The contact never noticed this because no one ever sat on the passenger side of vehicle. The lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by anyone on passenger's side, it will not work. She also stated that the driver's side seat retractor only worked if one played with it. The driver's side belt will not retract into the holder on its own. The contact stated that the dealership has informed her that she will have to pay for any repairs for the seat belt. There was a recall 99v250000 on ford mustangs from 1999-2000 for seat belt failure she thought that the manufacturer should compensate the consumer in some way for the seat belt failures.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Seat belts · 23,000 miles · WA

I own a 2001 ford mustang and the front driver and passenger seat belts have been a problem for more than 3 years. They do not retract due to the cheap components used to keep them from twisting. This also causes them to be loose when wearing them. I have been to many message boards on mustang websites and have found that many people have been having the same problem. I recently had a conversation with a local dealership service dept. Manager and was told that they had 2 mustangs in that month for this repair. My car was beyond its manufacturers warranty. I was told it would cost $652 for parts and labor. Therefore I have decided not to pay to have it fixed and will continue to deal with this problem, fixing them to the best of what I can do to make them somewhat functional. My opinion is that this is an issue with this car that ford needs to address but will not due to the fact that it is their #1 vehicle and recall costs would be to much.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · KY

Dt: the contact states the passenger's side seat belt does not work properly. The vehicle has not been to a dealership for repairs.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · AZ

The front seat belt retractor faild. As a result, the occupants were not being restrained. Consumer stated that warranty entitled her to any safety restraint problems, five years or 50,000 miles. However the dealer refused to repair vehicle under warranty. Iak

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Seat belts · 1,000 miles · NY

Seat belts were twisted inside the retractor, making it very difficult to use. The problem was repaired then two day later it happened again. *ak when the seat belt were not twisted they had to be retracted manually.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 65 MPH driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. Driver's side seat belt became detached. However, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Seat belts · 36,000 miles · NY

Complaint regarding safety issues with mustang seat belts. *mr there were consistent problems with the seat belts. The dealer provided two seat belt extensions to solve the problem. No fix would remedy the problem.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Seat belts · NY

Seat belt problems with a 2001 ford mustang. Faxed a letter to dot december 17, 2003 relative to the seat belts not functioning properly. Inquiring if you have received the faxed letter and if there was response to the problem? Incident date does not apply due to the problem has been constant since the vehicle was purchased. *la thank you, edward gliha

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

The frontal seat belt has a loop and will not retract back to the space and will get stuck. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed May 14, 2002 · Seat belts · TN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was hit head on while driving 5-10 MPH, seatbelt did not restrain driver, she hit her head on windshield. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Seat belts · KY

Restraint retracted and locked nearly choking the occupant. Owner had to cut restraint to free passenger. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Seat belts · TX

Seat belt activates unexpectedly and is grossly over-sensitive. For example, repeatedly locks-up and prevents driver from turning upper body to obtain reasonable view from rear of approaching traffic when exiting freeway.