The automatic seatbelt that is located around the top of the window failed to move back to the safe driving position. (drivers side).
1993 Ford Thunderbird seat belts problems
29 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: retractor8
- Front: anchorage4
- Front: buckle assembly2
- Front2
- Front: webbing1
- Front: warning light/devices1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Thunderbird seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passive restrain shoulder harness, drivers side.
Driver's seat automatic safety belt does not function at all. Consumer hears motor running, but belt does not move on the track.
Lap seat belts stopped working properly and did not lock up correctly. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to take a look at vehicle.
Driver's seat belt will not retract to original position after being used. Been to dealership & was informed by mechanic entire seat belt system needed to be replaced. Manufacturer referred owner to hotline.
Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door , seatbelts will not engage and signals for seatbelt to be worn , seatbelt alarm will not shut off until this problem is solved.coolent system failure at point of engine failure , decrease in compression and white smoke from hood, levels read very hot!!.
Automatic shoulder belt on driver's side was stuck in open position. Problem was reported to the manufacturer. Please provide any further information.
Passenger side seat belt is defective. Yh
The seat belt broke when my son threw his book bag in the car. I called ford to get a replacement part and thats when they told me it was $258.00 . Just for the part . It is hard for me to belive that it broke that easy. And that they dont just make the plastic part. I hope you can help
While driving down the highway, seat belt retractor that goes across the shoulders will reetract as if the door was opened, and the same for the passenger's side. But, not it's broken. *ak
Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird seat belts
Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Ford Thunderbird seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (29 complaints), 1990 (23 complaints) and 1992 (18 complaints).
Other 1993 Ford Thunderbird problems
Engine 172Lights 119Electrical 37Brakes 34Fuel system 16Acceleration 14Visibility 14Transmission 12Body 10Suspension 7Seats 6Airbags 4Steering 4Tires 2
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