Front Seat Belt Webbing problems of the 1998 Ford Expedition

Two problems related to front seat belt webbing have been reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2001

The support bolt on the left side has broken and the right side is bent and ready to break. I do have photos. The seat belts are ripping in half at a point where the belt is inside the reel. Both shoulder belts on the 3rd seat have ripped and the left side 2nd seat shoulder belt has ripped aprox. 3/4 of the way through. Ford will not commit to replacement, will only evaluate.

2 Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Child in rear outbound seat got shoulder belt caught under her leg when attempting to unlatch the seat belt. Seat belt became very tight and would not release, causing the parents to cut the child out the belt. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.




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