Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that all four seat belts in the vehicle malfunctioned and failed to retract, which left the occupants unsecured. The vehicle was taken to bayshore ford of pennsyville (200 s. Broadway st, pennsyville, nj). The contact was informed that the manufacturer no longer produced parts for the vehicle and it could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 139,000.
1998 Ford Taurus seat belts problems
28 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: retractor8
- Rear/other4
- Front: buckle assembly4
- Front: anchorage3
At what mileage
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Ford Taurus seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Taurus seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.
- Risk
- If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.
Recall number 98V198000 · Recall details
What 1998 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car has a recall on lights seat buckle and stud.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger seat belts failed by not retracting and locking into place. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the seat belts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that he was riding in the vehicle as a passenger in the front seat when the vehicle was involved in a crash. The passenger's front seat belt buckle attaching stud failed and he was not properly restrained during the crash and sustained unknown injuries. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v198000 (seat belts: front: anchorage) that was issued in 1998 but he as unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current was unknown.
Dt: the passenger seat belt doesn't work. The seat belt was stuck in the retractor.
I own a 1998 ford taurus wagon. The rear seatbelts do not work. I can not get them to pull out at all. For that matter, I can not buckle my child in. Both sides are affected. The center buckle doesn't have an extracting belt so that is the only usable seat belt in the rear. I have to do something about this because I have to transport children in car seats. The cover was removed in attempt to fix these and I am still unable to get them to work.
The rear seat belt on the passenger side was inoperative and was stuck in the retractor. *ak *sc
Rear middle seat belt strap on 1998 ford taurus sedan was not secured by minor occupant while exiting vehicle. Belt was outside vehicle when vehicle started moving and was run over by vehicle rear tires causing rear wheel to lock and skid on public street.
While driving at 25/30 MPH vehicle was in a head on collision. Upon impact, driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed, and seat belt didn't retract. Driver sustained slight injuries.
The front passenger side seat belt was inoperable, due to a failure in the retractor mechanisms. Part is unavailable.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Taurus seat belts
Does the 1998 Ford Taurus have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Ford Taurus, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Ford Taurus seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Taurus seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V198000. 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 1998 Ford Taurus problems
Acceleration 112Brakes 81Transmission 69Engine 64Suspension 59Steering 40Airbags 39Electrical 34Lights 29Body 22Visibility 17Fuel system 13Tires 10Locks 7Seats 7Wheels 5
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