Driver's side shoulder belt will not retrac/ it completely failed/ will no longer function, causing loss of shoulder restraint and protection. Possibly caused by failure of motor or belts.
1990 Mercury Cougar seat belts problems
15 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: webbing2
- Front: retractor2
- Front: buckle assembly2
- Front: anchorage2
- Front1
At what mileage
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Mercury Cougar seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Faulty seatbelt buckles
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What 1990 Mercury Cougar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Also the first year I owned the car, the paint on the front bumper started coming off, and the drivers side seat motor was replaced.
I just want to know who I can take it to repair the front seat belt. Its the manual lap part that is not working properly. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks for your time and attention.
Drivers shoulder belt does not retract, causing the seat belt to become inoperable, cause unknown.*ak
Motorized shoulder belt on drivers side does not go down into the locked postion for saftey. Moter does not work at all. Stuck in the down postion making the shoulder belt unuseable and unsafe.
Getting into vehicle, no lever to close from inside. Dropped off hinges that were worn & out of alignment. Automatic shoulder belts do not activate due to door not being able to close. Have to hold it close. At dealership now.
Front passenger's motorized safety belt does not secure/hold occupants, dealer removed paper stuck inside where seat belt comes up, belt still hangs loose.
Owner states that his driver's side seat belt does not retract and that it sticks from time to time, owner questions the safety of this belt.
Driver's side shoulder belt jams in the motor, causing the belt to become inoperable.
The seat belts did not hold the driver properly in a rear end accident.please describe. Tt
Questions about the 1990 Mercury Cougar seat belts
Does the 1990 Mercury Cougar have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Mercury Cougar, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Mercury Cougar seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Mercury Cougar seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1990 Mercury Cougar problems
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