1992 Ford Taurus seat belts problems

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 190,000 miles · MA · crash · 2 injuries

A car ran a stop sign, t-boned me on front pass-side pushing me off the road to the left. Seatbelt did not restrain me, both airbags deployed, left bag blew shrapnel cutting my face and injuring my right eye.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Seat belts · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

Passenger seat belt did not lock during automobile accident. Passenger was injured, sustaining a cervical fracture.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Seat belts · IL

Seat belt clip not working. Ford company said they are not responsible for fixing it if your car is over 50,000 miles and I have over 120,000 miles on my car. Ph

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Brakes, Seat belts · WI

I own two taurus station wagons, this one and a 1990 model, both purchased used. Both have had two problems in common. The parking brake warning light on both cars has failed intermittently. On the 1992 model, this LED to a leaking rear wheel hydraulic brake cylinder due to overheating. On the 1990 model, I once drove 2 hours on an interstate highway with the parking brake on. This later caused the rear right spindle to bend, putting the tire severely out of alignment. The heat had essentially annealed and softened the spindle. No mechanic I have talked to had seen this before. The other problem is the seat belt buckles. Both became unreliable and had to be replaced. Similar model cars at the junkyard also had broken buckles. Both at times appeared to be buckled, then later slid open. Mr

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Seat belts · IA · crash

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collison with a light pole at 30-40 MPH and passenger seat belt failed to lock. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Seat belts · NY

Consumer states the buckle assembly for the drivers seat belt system is broke and fails to lock into position, dealership informed consumer this component is no longer covered under warranty, and is not affected by a recall.*ak. Consumer states the drivers seat belt cable separated when coming to a quick stop.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Seat belts · NY

After a quick stop cable of the driver's seatbelt on floorboard snapped. No injuries.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Seat belts · PA

Shoulder belt fits too close to neck of consumer. Mjs

Filed May 20, 1999 · Seat belts · FL

Passenger's motorized seat belt is stuck in a position where seat belt won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Every time the front door opens or the car is started, a ringing sound occurs and will not shut off. It is annoying and draining power from the battery. Ford corp. Said they will not fix because it is over 5 years old. *ak.et.

Filed Feb 19, 1999 · Seat belts · MA

Driver side shoulder belt won't work due to the latch. Part of the seat is sticking out and the latch won't hook in the lock where the release button is located.