Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford probe. Approximately six years ago the front driver and passenger side seat belt failed to operate normally. The contact stated that he needed to use the seat belts because there were no air bags in the vehicle. The contact referred to safety recall # 96v172002 concerning seat belts:front:webbing. However, ford stated that the recall did not exist. The contact stated that he never received a safety recall notice. The current mileage is 100,001, and failure mileage was 70,000. *ak updated 06/14/07
1990 Ford Probe: seat belt won't latch or retract
61 of the 322 complaints about the 1990 Ford Probe describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Retractable seat belts jam and get stuck in track, making unsafe condition. Have hit head on seat belt latch causing pain and have also been stuck in seat with seat belt not releasing. Also wearing out car battery & shorting electrical system, severe moisture in tail lamps, failure of tail lamps causing unsafe condition, failure of driving lights. Many problems with vehicle from date of ownership in 1993.
Recall 96v172001, while parking or driving, the seat belt would not retract back into the locking position. *ak the part had been previously repaired. The driver's side seat belt shoulder restraint would be compromised when the failure occurred. *sc
Recall 96v172001, while parking/driving, passenger side passive restraint seat belt will not retract back into locking position creating a real safety hazard for the passenger. The dealership (doherty ford, forest grove, or) was notified, but refused to address this safety issue because, allegedly, the VIN of the subject vehicle "was not included" in the recall.
The front seat belt locked up, which caused it not to retract.
The vehicles automatic seat belt track failed. Dealer notified. *nlm the driver side seat belt was replaced. On another occasion the passenger side failed. The dealer would not replace. Scc
The motor inside of the seatbelt will come on but the seatbelt will not retractor at all. The dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any additional information.
Seat belt failure.
The right side seatbelt gets stuck and doesn't lock into place. Ford motor co. Said car was not under warranty so they would not fix this recalled part.
Passenger's side front seat belt retractor will not move. Motor runs, but belt does not move. Passengers can't fasten seatbelts.
When opening the door seat belt retractor has stopped in the middle of the car door. Also, seat belt no longer buckles, so it is very unsafe to drive.
Shoulder seat belt is stuck on the left side of the track on the passenger's side of the vehicle, and the shoulder belts won't retract.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding the recall 96S48 & 96S99 (motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly)
- Recalls 96S48 and 96S99 - parts shortage - probe motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly are in...
- 90-92 probe motorized seat belt rail & motor assy for recalls 96S48 & 96S99 are in extremely short supply-...
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Note: driver's side (left) passive seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Recall number 96V172001 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Note: passenger side (right) seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Recall number 96V172002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford Probe seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1990 Ford Probe?
61 of 322 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Probe (19%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Probe?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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