1995 Ford Windstar: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Seat belts · CT

1995 ford windstar lx with seatbelt problems customer states that the passenger side seat belt retractors no longer work**cc the consumer stated there should be a safety recall issued for this defect. The consumer created a temporary fix by attaching a clip to the anchor point. The consumer stated, when a person is propelled forward, the retractors are supposed to seize the seat belt and keep it from unwinding.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Seat belts · 149,599 miles · PA

When braking severely to avoid collision front passenger's seat belt failed to lock. There was no collision and passenger sustained no injury. Subsequently, all seven seat belts were tested by owner by violently jerking. All seven seat belts failed to lock when jerked. Local ford dealer has been requested to inspect the seat belts.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Seat belts · NC · crash · 1 injury

My minivan was rear-ended by a speeding ford f350 at a stop light. Fortunately I was the only one in the vehicle. My seat belt failed, impaling me onto the steering wheel. The rear window shattered, spraying glass cubes and shards all the way to the front windshield. The shards primarily stuck into the back of the rear seat making it look like a cactus. There are fine pieces embedded into the carpet and upholstery. I thought that "safety" glass wasn't supposed to do this. As for the seatbelt, I am still being treated for the injuries.

Filed Nov 11, 1998 · Steering · MI

Car is getting increasingly more difficult to put into gear. Locks into park. Have tried working brake, tilting steering column, buckle seat belt, etc. Seems to lock up in the column. Can hear an audible click when it finally releases..usually about 5 to 10 minutes after playing with it. Have searched the web to see if any prior recalls on this problem as I have many friends who have experienced the same problem with windstars. (mileage not original...had dash replaced by ford's for a faulty temperature gauge) approximately 60,000 orig miles.

Filed Jan 23, 1998 · Seat belts · MO

When releasing the driver''s and passenger's side seat belt, the seat belt does not go back into the retractor mechanism, causing the seat belt to get stuck in door when closing the door. Please provide further details.

Filed Nov 17, 1997 · Airbags, Seat belts · CO

Repair front seat belt retractor, retractor would not retract when braking..

Filed Oct 8, 1997 · Seat belts · NJ · crash · 1 injury

During impact the center seat/right side seat belt buckle broke, causing the seat belt to detach from the belt buckle. *ak one person was injured in accident, the broken belt buckle caused a child to be thrown across the vehicle into side of vehicle.

Filed Jun 12, 1997 · Seat belts · NY · 2 injuries

Driving w/2 css in middle rear; vehicle in front stopped short; slammed on (ABS) brakes; middle seat belt buckles came apart & both css came loose & both kids (9mos. & 3 yrs) flew forward & hit their heads.

Filed Jun 2, 1997 · Seat belts · OH · crash · 1 injury

During rear impact at 45mph, the passenger 's side automatic seat belt did not lock, causing consumer to hit dash area.

Filed Jun 17, 1996 · Seat belts · LA

Seat belt twists when retracted or released due to inadequate guides on door pillar.

Filed Aug 21, 1995 · Seat belts · CA

Driver's seat belt retractor failed.