Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (three problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Expedition


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

The Seat Belt problem

I have a 1997 Ford Expedition. Both the driver side and passenger side seat belts for the middle seat will not extend. They are locked in the retracted position. From reviewing this on the internet it is a common problem. This is the only vehicle I have ever had that had seat belt problems.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Driving down highway and stopping at a red light the seat belt broke off from the frame of the door and hit driver in head. Vehicle has been repaired.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The rear lap belt, behind the driver ,got stuck and would not release owner's child. Seatbelt started to tighten around child, and had to be cut loose. Dealer has not replaced the seatbelt.   Read details...


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