Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (twelve problems).


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Seat Belt problem

The drivers side seatbelt will not engage to the lock position.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 1997 Ford Explorer with 134800 failure mileage the driver's front seat belt failed. The seat beltwas difficult to buckle and would unlatch while driving . The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer ,and the vehicle had not been repaired.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the drivers side seat belt locked and she was unable to unlock it. The highway patrol had to cut the seat belt in order for her to get out of it. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls.   Read details...


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