Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Ford Econoline. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Webbing problems |
Was traveling approximately 25mph when another vehicle suddenly rearended Econoline 250. The driver's & passenger's seat belts failed to restrain occupants, resulting in injuries. Driver was taken to emergency room for treatment. Read details...
Belt buckle too long & can not lock properly. Buckle stock comes to middle of driver's stomach. This causes shoulder belt to pull lap belt over stomach area & not rest on lap properly. Read details...
Seat belts do not tighten up on driver. A lot of slack in the belts. Has to hand feed them inorder for them to tighten. Dealer replaced the belts, and the problem still exists. Read details...