Seat Belt Problems of Ford Crown Victoria

In October 2022 a mechanic successfully replaced a dark gray-colored "seat belt retractor assembly and buckle" on the passenger side of my Ford Crown Victoria in response to an air bag dashboard light lamp fault code of "3-4" and a diagnostic trouble code of "b2292" ("restraint system seatbelt pretensioner error"). Such an error renders the entire supplemental restraint system inoperative and necessitates immediate repair service for safe vehicle operation. In September 2023 the air bag light displayed a "3-3" lfc with the "b2292" dtc indicating restraint system seatbelt pretensioner error on the driver's side. The mechanic and I contacted a Ford dealership for a replacement dark gray-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford motor company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.

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Seatbelt latch will not connect and the gong that reminds me to fasten it keeps going off as I drive very distracting and unsafe! first noticed it in the morning while starting it to drive it to work.

Seat belts don't have elasticity. Steering column steering feels loose, gear shifter feels sloppy. Happens when the car is stationary or in motion.

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Air bag light came on when vehicle was started and did not turn off. Dealer diagnosed it to be a seat belt tensioner switch and repaired it a cost of $700. + light went out . 6 months later light came and dealer diagnosed it to be the drivers seat belt tensioner this time, cost to repair $700+. Needless to say it has not been replaced. I feel this is a safety issue Ford needs to address with a recall or reimburse owners this cost which is to high in my estimation.

My wife died in tthis police car lost control due to engine jerking and seat belts came loose and ejected my daughters havein head injury consucsion and broken skull.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the driver's seat belt came undone. The contact re-secured the seat belt and the failure recurred. The contact had to purchase a seat belt extension in order to keep the seat belt buckled. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the issue. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of the vehicle safety warranty and he would have to replace the seat belt himself. The failure mileage was 40800.

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Possible failure of the pre-tensioner system in a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria from roll-over crash.

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Front passenger seat belt retention device would not release resulting in squeezing of child wrapped up in seat belt. The seat belt had to be cut with a knife to get child out of seat belt. Even with the buckle unlatched. No medical treatment was necessary but, child was severely traumatized as the seat belt was squeezing her so tight that the adults trying to free her could barely get a finger between her and the seat belt.

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The seat belt is fraying in my car. It has been doing this for the last year and half. Reported to dealership and no remedy was made.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front driver and the front passenger seat belt would unlatch sporadically. The contact mentioned that the failure might be directly related to recall NHTSA campaign number: 01v227001 (seat belts). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Pam.

Consumer was struck in the rear end while making a turn and was pushed 55 feet forward, causing vehicle to be pushed into a ditch. Seat belt did not hold the consumer, who was propelled into the dash and struck his shoulder, causing injury. Dealer has been contacted.

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On 2001, Ford made the seat belt anchor actually a part of the seat. Normally the achor comes from the side of the seat,now it comes out of the seat. The change has caused a loss of space for larger individuals, especially police officers. The belt achor ends up coming behing the gun holster, making it impossible to buckle the seat belt.