98' ford ranger: has a cracked frame on the rear right side. Truck makes loud noises when driving and I am afraid it may become worse over time or completely break down in unsafe speeds. I can not sell it, as I was trying to use the money for a new vehicle due to a new baby in our family. No one will buy such a defective vehicle. Also seat belts will not stay latched? Also the inside dome light melts right through the covering, where temperatures make the plastic cover bubble and melt.
1998 Ford Ranger seat belts problems
14 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: retractor4
- Front: anchorage3
- Front: webbing2
- Front: buckle assembly1
At what mileage
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Ford Ranger seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Ranger seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owned a 1998 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two other vehicles. The driver was ejected out of the rear window and was fatally injured. The vehicle was inspected by a police officer, who determined that the failure was caused by the safety belt being separated. The cause of the separation was caused by the seat hinge failing, which cut the safety belt. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 197,500. Updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/25/09.
The ford ranger lost traction and slid on the ice. The seat belt did not lock on impact and the air bags did not deploy. My child hit the steering wheel with her head. This is the second accident in our 1998 ford ranger that the seat belt did not lock.
Passengers seatbelts go inside of retractor, but seatbelts doesn't attach or secure properly.
Passenger's side restraint will not retract out. Passenger is unrestrained.
Seat belt does not restrain. Dealer says it is not designed to restrain so occupants can reach for coffee, etc.
Due to a chain reaction another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Also, driver's shoulder seat belt didn't lock up.
Driver side seatbelt tongue will not latch or lock in because the locking device is in the locked position. This causes a loss of protection.
Left front wheel became unattached from the vehicle while it was traveling on expressway resulting in loss of control and an accident. Seat belt also became disconnected at the time of impact. Nlm
Window binds and makes noise going up, aligned window and lubricated however experienced problem again. Mjs
Questions about the 1998 Ford Ranger seat belts
Does the 1998 Ford Ranger have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Ford Ranger, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Ford Ranger seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Ranger seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Ranger have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Ranger model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2001 (45 complaints), 1996 (26 complaints) and 2000 (23 complaints).
Other 1998 Ford Ranger problems
Tires 136Acceleration 71Brakes 61Transmission 59Engine 54Suspension 52Body 45Lights 35Airbags 32Electrical 29Steering 19Fuel system 18Visibility 16Wheels 11Locks 7Seats 6
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