Consumer states that they are having the same defect with their seat belt as in recall # 99 v 250 000,but vehicle not included by VIN #. Mr
1999 Ford Taurus seat belts complaints
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Rear shoulder belt was coiled around 9 year old child's neck and began to tighten . Has to cut belt to free the child. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Upon engaging the seat belt and releasing it, the seat belt does not retract back. It becomes very slack and cannot be used again, unless it is tightened. Nlm.
Consumer states all the rear seat belt buckles are corroded and inoperative. Manufacturer was notified. Nlm
Consumer stated the child on rear passenger side had the seat belt locked into place and it started to retract, child was stuck in the seat belt around the ribs, consumer had to cut seat belt to get the child out.*ak
Front passenger restraint belt retractor has failed two times. Dealership repaired seat belt retractor at consumers expense in september 2000 and problem has reoccurred. *ak
Passenger's seat belt buckle would not latch. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision into a tree while driving at 40 MPH, driver's seat belt failed to lock in place, driver sustained injuries to chest and head. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
New part ordered by dealer,, to be installed next week.
Right side seat belt will not release so that passenger can place seat belt around himself or herself. No seat belt in use while driving. Westway refused to fixed it saying they were too busy and for me take it to another dealer.
Front passenger's seat belt when being used begins to tighten up across passenger's chest. Dealer has replaced this part two times, but problem still occurs.
Vehicle middle buckle broke apart while using it for the frist time; dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide any further details:
Consumer had a front end collison and air bags did not deploy. Driver/passenger sustained injuries. *ak at the time of front end collision the hood came in through windsheild on right side. Seat belt failed in rear which is holding child's seat. Back rest on left back seat came loose.
Vehicle was at a stop when it was rearended & pushed into a truck in front in which it hit another vehicle. Upon impact from rear, seat belts failed to tighten up, air bag on driver's side failed to deploy. Driver suffered injuries to upper & side of neck and spine. Was thrown around.
Seat belts continually lock in position without braking or cause.
Drivers shoulder restraint locks in place, pinning driver to seat. #2. Ac discharges foul odor from all vents causing burning watering eyes.
When driving passenger's side seat belts locked up. The more consumer moved the tighter they got.
Brake pedal would go to floor when brakes were applied. Was informed by mechanic brake adjustment was needed. Brakes were repaired. Since then, problem reappeared. Also, cruise control would be set at a certain speed, but vehicle would accelerate at a higher speed; and right side seat belt fails to retract back to original position.
Seat belt broke.
Vehicle came with defective automatic front passenger seat belt, which does not retract, will not lock in position, causing loss of protection.
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