1997 Ford Taurus seat belts problems

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Seat belts · 28,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated after closing his seat belt, it would retract back. The vehicle was not inspected nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. I have not had the defect repaired. The buckle releases by itself approx 2% of the time, even after I pull on it initially and it seems secure. I was in a accident approx 2-3 years ago, and the belt didn't release. It was a minor accident with on injuries. [xxx] *ln information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Seat belts · 72,990 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the safety belts in the vehicle did not function properly. The front passenger belt did not feed at all. The rear safety belts did not retract at all after being unbuckled. The vehicle was not taken in for service.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · MD

The seat belt in my vehicle randomly comes unfastened when I am driving. Even when I pull on the belt after fastening the buckle and it seems secure, it sometimes still pops out.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 115,500 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in a one car accident with some stone guard rails on route 18 north in eatontown, new jersey. My seat belt release on impact and sent me flying to the passenger side of the car on top of my boyfriend. Also the air bags never deployed. And we hit the gurad rails at 65 MPH. I would like to hear something back from someone at the ford headquarters. Because my boyfriend and I could hav lost ours lives due to the defects of this car. The car is totaled out. Andmy boyfriend only walked away with a bruised shoulder and whiplash, while I on the other hand had a concussion, whiplash and various muscle strains. I thank my god .

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Seat belts · 81,000 miles · IL

3 different seat belts on this vehicle have seized up -- completely failed -- in the 6 years we have owned the car. The seat belts lock in place, and are then non-functioning. We are about to replace that third broken seat belt.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Seat belts · OH

The vehicle's passenger side seat belt locks in place which enables the passenger to pull it out. The seat belt has been repaired three times. Please provide additional information.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Seat belts · PA

The driver's seat belt did not lock up when the brakes were applied, also the seat belt un-buckled without being disengaged.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Lights, Seat belts · 101,000 miles · NH

Driver seatbelt status, door shut status not working properly. Seatbelt light is on even when wearing seatbelt, and "door open" light, interior light stay on even when door is closed.

Filed Nov 3, 2002 · Seat belts · MN

Both left and right passenger restraint seat belts no longer retract after use, no longer provide tight restraint, and therefore put passengers at risk. Dt

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Seat belts · VA

Upon purchase of vehicle, seat belt was broken. Dealer fixed problem, now it looks as if it is not installed correctly. Dealer will fix at consumers expense.