Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (six problems).


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

The Seat Belt problem

Driver's side seat belt latch failed. The seat belt latched in the morning but wouldn't catch in the afternoon. Truck was parked in a parking lot when the failure occured.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seatbelt retractor allowed excessive slack to be released during vehicle rollover. Occupant was partially ejected from vehicle, resulting in loss of right leg.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The contact purchased a used vehicle on a warranty. She discovered the rear seat belt buckle assemblies were broken. Also, the front seats did not recline properly. She took the vehicle to a dealer. No repairs have been made at this time.   Read details...


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