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1993 Ford Tempo seat belts complaints

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Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Electrical, Seat belts · UN

Horn failed.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Seat belts · ID · crash

Consumer 's vehicle was parked & another vehicle turning, hit left front & rear of consumer's vehicle. In crash, driver's shoulder belt became inoperative & useless.also, passenger's side seat belt stopped working. However, could hear motor running. Only lap belt could be used.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Electrical, Seat belts · DC

Horn does not work.

Filed May 2, 2000 · Seat belts · MN

Both front motor belt retractors failed. Will not secure occupants in front seats, leaving both without proper restraints. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty and repairs would be at consumer's cost.

Filed Apr 8, 2000 · Seat belts · MI · 1 injury

During vehicle collision failure of the faulty seat belt resulted in injuries to consumer (severe head injuries).

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Seat belts · MO

Driver's side motorized shoulder belt retractor has failed , will not retract back into position, causing a loss of protection.

Filed Dec 24, 1999 · Electrical, Seat belts · IL

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Dec 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Seat belts · IN

Motorbelt replaced on two occasions. Mjs

Filed Oct 15, 1999 · Seat belts · AZ

The restraint guide rail retractors are non-functional. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Seat belts · FL

Driver's side front lap belt got stuck ,will not unbuckle itself ,trapping driverand causing a safety hazard.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Seat belts · PA

Motorized shoulder belt will not retract into position.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Seat belts · IA

Restraint does not operate. Ford dealers in this area have expressed a consistent problem with this on the driver's side of tempos. I am 3 months pregnant and feel that a recall is warranted since this a very serious safety issue!

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Seat belts · MO

The driver's & passenger's side shoulder belt motor is inoperative. The belts are off the tracts. Would not protect occupant. Can hear the motor running even though the belts have not retracted. They are usable but not locked in. Will be taking to dealer to have them checked.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Seat belts · MO

The shoulder belts on the driver side (04 mar 99) & the passenger side (18 nov 95) motor is inoperative. The belts came off the tracts. Would not protect occupant. Can hear the motor still running. The shoulder belt can be used but not locked in.

Filed May 11, 1999 · Seat belts · IA

Automatic shoulder belts on the driver's and passenger's sides do not move on the rail. The belst are in the forward position. Dealer/ manufacturer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.

Filed Feb 18, 1999 · Electrical, Seat belts · IL

Floor mat became stuck under gas pedal causing vehicle to accelerate.

Filed Jan 6, 1999 · Seat belts, Transmission · TX

Motor on seat belt chewed up retractor and belt locked up in forward position.

Filed Dec 14, 1998 · Seat belts · MN

Automatic shoulder straps which run an a battery are off track continuously, repairs made once, past warranty, dealer contacted and stated any repairs are at owners expense. Provide further information.

Filed Oct 29, 1998 · Seat belts · IL

Automatic seatbelt is inoperative ,will not move, stuck, causing a loss of protection.

Filed Oct 19, 1998 · Seat belts · CO

The front seat belst motor fails to operate properly. Can hear motor running when doors are open. Belts do not move. When in ignition & turned, belt motor stops. Dealer refuses to repair belt motor.

Filed Sep 28, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Automatic seat belt on driver's side locked up ,causing the seat belt not unlock. Makes loud noises which could result in injuries in case of an accident.dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 28, 1998 · Body, Brakes · MI

Seatbelt (all) motor doesn't run and backseat stick, power locks only work when it warm, drivers side door doesn't work at all. Camshaft pulley was recalled and supposedly fixed, just after warranty ran out it broke again. Brakes go out ever six month, replaced waterpump twice, idle pulley, fan motor and the lower front ball joints, starter, alternator, battery twice, entire muffler system 3 times, bar that goes across the front by the wheels, blower motor chrips and squeeks at low blowing speeds, replace muffler heat shields and there still is clanging noise in the front crankshaft, also replaced motor mounts, should have kept the beater it was much cheaper.

Filed Aug 25, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

Automatic shoulder seat belts travel on a trolly by a motor. The door was opened and closed too much , and gears on trolly are worn off and burnt the motor out, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Seat belts · MI

The driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belt retractor is broken in the restraint position, which causes the lap and shoulder belts not to lock when restrained due to sensor inadequacies of the system design. The track belts inthe shoulder restraint system failed. The motor dirive wheels did not index onthe holes and chewed up the belts in their stalled position (in track). Consumer believes this is a design flaw by the manufacturer. *ak

Filed Jul 22, 1998 · Seat belts · MI

Driver side seat belt track and motor broke. Dealer claims to sell a lot of these parts.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Seat belts · IL

Automatic seat belt doubled up in the track and locked up. (qcaw)

Filed Jul 13, 1998 · Seat belts · WI

The driver side automatic seat belt has failed and is stuck in the open position.

Filed Jun 11, 1998 · Seat belts · MN · 5 injuries

Motor belts failed causing several injuries, once during accident.

Filed May 8, 1998 · Seat belts · TX

Consumer tried to get out of the vehicle opening by opening the door on the driver side and shoulder belt got stock vehicle has manual lap belt and automatic shoulder belt. After belt got stuck, did not restraint back and staying like this until now.

Filed Mar 10, 1998 · Seat belts · TX · crash

Automatic shoulder belt becomes very tight, choking the driver's side occupant, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

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