Two problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Lap belt in rear seat would not retract whenever shoulder belt was used on rear driver's side. If the shoulder belt was released from the child safety seat the lap belt would retract. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to contact manufacturer. However, no reponse was received. Car seat cannot be safely placed in the middle seat with this defective seat belt. Seatbelt was replaced with another defective belt. No help from Ford.
When installing css on left side of second row the middle seatbelt retractor will quit working due to pressure on the left seat.