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1990 Ford Taurus seat belts problems

24 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
24
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front: buckle assembly
    17
  • Front: anchorage
    2
  • Front: webbing
    1
  • Front
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Taurus seat belts problems in other years

19901995200020052018

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford Taurus seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 13

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported August 17, 1992 · 565,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection.
Risk
An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation.
Remedy
Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.

Recall number 92V113000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt buckle failureOpened December 18, 1990, closed August 13, 1992

There is no summary currently available

EA91011

Safety belt buckle lockingOpened August 20, 1990, closed December 18, 1990

There is no summary currently available

PE90113

What 1990 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · MI

HOW DO I GET FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO HONOR GENUINE the federal safety agency RECALLS ON A 1990 FORD TAURUS WAGON??? IT CURRENTLY HAS COMPLAINT # the federal safety agency 90E043001; the federal safety agency 98V323000; the federal safety agency 93V106002; the federal safety agency 91V34000. I CANNOT GET DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE AIR BAG MODULE DEFECT, SEAT BELT DEFECT OR CPU REPLACEMENT DEFECT. WHAT DO I DO TO GET SOME ACTION ON THESE ISSUES????

Filed May 31, 2005 · Seat belts · 83,000 miles · FL

The belts were replaced due to recall campaign# 92v113000 at 88k miles. At 120k miles, the driver side latch mechanism became stiff, then the outer sleeve had come apart. The sleeve was placed back into place and the belt was back functioning properly. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Seat belts · 72,323 miles · UT

Seat belt would not secure found 8 other recall items from a canadian recall web site that were not on any u.s. Recall sites.

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Seat belts · CA

Consumer has the same problem with seat belt buckle as mentioned in recall 92 v 113 000. But, this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Engine, Seat belts · WA

Transmission can't take hills, transmission has to bare down going up hill, and transmission fluid leaks around main seal. This will bleed transmission dry. Consumer had it towed to a transmission company, and had it rebuilt at owner's expense. Then 6 months later, tranmission fluid is leaking out again.*ak consumer states there is a loss of heat and air conditioner. Windhshield wipers work poorly. Driver seatbelt is defective. Engine light comes on.

Filed Dec 2, 1999 · Acceleration, Body · CA

I have owned this vehicle since jan 1994; it had 78,000 miles on it when I bought it. In the last year I have experienced multiple problems with no resolution. Front center seat belt buckle button remains depressed and will not return to the top position making it unuseable as a restraint. Tailgate latch has broken off deep inside the door and will no longer latch. Catalytic converter "ram's horn" burned out in november of this year; started engine and barely avoided serious engine fire as result of converter failure. Car surges when idling, causing it to lunge back and forth so hard it is unable to be driven. Air conditioning unit failed; winshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield when using intermittent wipe; a year ago wiper motor burned out and was replaced. Have had the transmission worked on three times in three years. Led indicator on stereo burned out 1 year after car was purchased. Engine temperature gauge failed-all of these problems are continuous despite $3,000.00 + in attempts to repair them. Also have had to replace radiator, as well as both left and right transaxles on front of vehicle in august 1999. Freeze plugs all had to be replaced. Car currently "stored" in my driveway, as I cannot afford to put any more $ into useless repairs on this vehicle.

Filed May 10, 1999 · Seat belts · WV

Passenger's seatbelt does not retract.it won't protect occupant in event of a crash. There is a recall 92v113000, but this vehicle is not included in the recall but has the same problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 14, 1999 · Seat belts · IN

Seat belt buckle on the front passenger's side does not latch. Manufacture/dealer are aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Vehicle not included in recall 92v113000 interior systems: active restraints belt buckles.

Filed Sep 2, 1998 · Seat belts · MD

Received recall notice 92v1130, seat belt buckles; ; over 6 yrs ago. Due to nature of job (traveling) was unable to have work done until now. Took vehicle to dealer & told no recalls showing. Manufacturer checked & showed 5 recalls. Dealer repaired 3 recalls, but said other 2 were already done but not showing in computer.

Filed Sep 12, 1997 · Seat belts · MO

Drvier's and passenger's side front seat belts became unattached while vehicle was being driven. Owner notes this is the same problem as a recall, but owners vehicle was not included.

Questions about the 1990 Ford Taurus seat belts

Does the 1990 Ford Taurus have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Ford Taurus, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford Taurus seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford Taurus seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 92V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Taurus have the most seat belts problems?

The Ford Taurus model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1999 (60 complaints), 2000 (39 complaints) and 1998 (28 complaints).

Other 1990 Ford Taurus problems

Engine 78Body 69Steering 51Transmission 42Airbags 41Electrical 41Acceleration 30Brakes 27Visibility 24Suspension 18Fuel system 11Lights 7Tires 7Wheels 7Locks 4Seats 1

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