Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford probe. The contact stated that when she attempted to buckle the seat belt, it would not retract to secure the driver. The contact disengaged the belt. The contact called the authorized dealer and was informed that the vehicle was too old for them to look up the remedy in the diagnostic manual. There was a recall related to the failure (96v172001 seat belts:front:webbing). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000. Updated 07/06/10. *lj the consumer stated the seat belt stopped working. Updated 09/21/10
1992 Ford Probe: seat belt won't latch or retract
15 of the 79 complaints about the 1992 Ford Probe describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- 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
Seat belt broke. In 1996 there was a recall on the drivers side seat belt track, at that time the consumer seat belt was already broke, but was not included in the recall. The consumer wrote a letter to ford about the seat belt and eventually it was fixed under the recall. The passenger side seat belt was checked and the mechanic stated it was fine. In 2000 the drivers side seat belt broke again, but this time the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Now the passenger seat belt is broke, the consumer called ford to inquire about a recall for the passenger seat belt but was told there was no recall.
The federal safety agency recall id# 96-v-172-002/ manufacturer's recall 96s99, automatic seat belt retractor on passenger's side is stuck in one position. Automatic seat belt is suppose to retract back and forward across consumer when door is opened and closed. Passenger's side seat belt is being replaced for second time. Dealer was notified, an drecall repairs were performed once. Please provide the vehicle id number and mileage.
Driver side seat belt failed, prior to recall and passenger side seat belt failed 18 months after being fixed as per recall notice.
The drivers side seat belt failed to come back after the door was opened and closed and the passenger side did the same thing. Nlm
Rear seat belt's won't retract, and consumer can't pull the seat belts out. Dealer is aware of the problem.
Automatic seat belt on passenger's side failed to operate due to plastic cover over cable wearing off ,causing cable to slip out of track and jam. Previously, consumer received a recall on driver's side seat belt but dealer refused to repair passenger's side because it was not covered under the recall. Dealer wanted to repair it if consumer paid the charges. 96v‑172-002.
Consumer complained that dealer refused to repair seat belt retractor after they have honored the recall. Problem has reoccurred, and dealer will not repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Passenger's front seat belt buckles inoperative, won't latch, male won't connect with female portion, not fixed.
Was rearended and hit truck in front the driver's side seat belt retractor didn't restrain consumer . Please describe .
The driver's side seat belt retractor broke, consumer received recall letter afterwards . *ak spark plugs replaced. Distributor cap replaced.
The driver side seat belt retractor broke . Tt
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 1992 Ford Probe seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1992 Ford Probe?
15 of 79 owner complaints about the 1992 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 1992 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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