Ford Excursion owners have reported 17 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
While driving along a local road, the vehicle was maneuvered abruptly to the left to avoid wildlife. The rear seat occupant stated that the seat belt "broke". After investigating it was found that the driver side middle row passenger seat belt stitching failed at the point where the belt Read details...
Safety belt on passenger side of middle bench will not latch. This has occurred for the second time. The part was previously replaced. We have been trying to get this fixed for some time but the dealership has had a myriad of excuses such as wrong parts, wrong tools or backordered. Read details...
Complaint received via e-mail. In our truck, the left rear seat belt retractor bolt loosened and detached of its own accord while buckling child in booster seat. Car was driven directly to dealer for inspection. Service manager verified mechanism had not been altered. Read details...
While traveling on the road at about 45 mph consumer had to slam on the brakes, seat belt did not lock and driver hit the windshield. (second consumer for this letter: christopher erosion walters) the tires blew out and the vehicle flipped over. The driver's seat belt problem remained the same. Read details...
Consumer states vehicle is supposed to be equipped with a child safety seat tether system for the 3rd seat, as stated in the owners manual consumer was advised that vehicle does not have a 3rd row tether. Read details...