1998 Ford Windstar seat belts problems

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Seat belts · 190,900 miles · NC · crash · 4 injuries

We collided with a 1989 chevrolet truck driven by an intoxicated driver who pulled out in front of us in a 45 MPH speed zone. We were in our 1998 ford windstar. Our children, ages 18 and 13 were seated in the quad seats behind the front seats, and on impact, both seat belts for their seats came undone.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Seat belts · 96,000 miles · OH

Dt: the contact states that the seat belt straps are ripping apart. Two of the straps have completely ripped. One of the straps is fraying. Each of the seat belts is located in a different row. Two of the seat belts have been replaced.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Seat belts · NY · 1 injury

The consumer stated that when she made a sudden stop, her 5 year old child's safety seat came flying to the front of the vehicle. She stated that the safety seat actually came loose from the seat belt. That the child sustain some minor injuries (2 bumps on the head) but never came out of the graco seat because it remained fastened. *nm the seat was originally position on the passenger side third row bench seat.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Seat belts · TN

Driver's side seat belt does not release from the retractor.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Seat belts · NM

However, we are currently very upset with our local ford dealer over a simple seat belt. We own a 1998 ford windstar. When the car was less than a year old we took it in to have a frayed seat belt repaired. I have the paperwork for this repair. We then had a baby and installed a five point harness car seat in that seat position. The car seat remained there for four years, (removed only when so filthy it had to be cleaned), thus the seat belt remained locked in position and was not pulled out or retracted during that time. That baby is now old enough to need a booster seat (which utilizes the seat belt directly). Within six months of starting to use the booster seat daily we noticed that the seat belt was once again fraying. I called the dealer and he told me to bring it in. We took it back to the original repair place (with the paperwork from the first repair) and explained the situation. They told us that since the first repair was at 7138 miles and the van now has 89,123 miles on it that the seat belt was no longer under warranty. I asked for a letter stating this fact (that the seat belt was not under warranty) and they refuse.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Seat belts · NM

We own a 1998 ford windstar. When the car was less than a year old we took it in to have a frayed seat belt repaired. I have the paperwork for this repair. We then had a baby and installed a five point harness car seat in that seat position. The car seat remained there for four years, (removed only when so filthy it had to be cleaned), thus the seat belt remained locked in position and was not pulled out or retracted during that time. That baby is now old enough to need a booster seat (which utilizes the seat belt directly). Within six months of starting to use the booster seat daily we noticed that the seat belt was once again fraying. I called the dealer and he told me to bring it in. We took it back to the original repair place (with the paperwork from the first repair) and explained the situation. They told us that since the first repair was at 7138 miles and the van now has 89,123 miles on it that the seat belt was no longer under warranty.

Filed Jan 4, 2003 · Seat belts, Transmission · 28,000 miles · CT

Driver front seatbelt malfunctioning, persistent vibration in rt front end at 60-65mph not cured by new struts, sway bar links, springs alignment, multiple wheel balance. Ts

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Seat belts · 113,000 miles · PA

The plastic covers on the seat belts are worn and have sharp edges. The drivers side belt is cut in half. The driver side rear belt is cut half way through at this time. *jg ts

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MA

Consumer stateed both front tie rods failed and were replaced, also the steering rack was replaced.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Seat belts · MD

Fatigue failure of wire springs which stiffen stalk, and lie next to webbing. Sharp ends of broken springs abraded and weakened webbing- concern for belt failure under crash loads. Same fatigue failure seen on left and right seats.