general problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Four problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2001

Seat belts rear have completely fallen a part. There were no attachment t0 click on. Dealership was aware of problem.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 11/18/1999

Consumer was at the traffic light going through the intersection. The traffic in front of him had slowed down, but the car behind didn't comply. Car hit consumer's vehicle from behind, and smashed it in. Sea tbelt failed to restrain, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.

3 Seat Belt problem

The belt is far too long to be used with a car seat - we had to tie it in a knot in order to use our child seat!.

4 Seat Belt problem

Vehicle was hit from the rear, and driver's side seatbelt came loose from the panel, forcing the driver into the steering wheel. Dealer has not seen vehicle.




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