Five problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Left rear seat belt won't stay hooked in it's buckle in the seat. Can't place anyone in that seat for fear of accident.
All of seat belt buckle assemblies failed to lock and hold restraints in place. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Passenger front safety belt locking up and tightening. Passenger must remove belt and wait for mechanism to return to normal. Belt locks up 85% of time even after disengaging and rebuckling. Dealer notified - still under warranty for repair. Repair arrangements have been made.
Passenger's shoulder and lap belt got locked up into the housing and will not come out. Ford cannot repair because parts are on national recall.
Consumer was complaining about seat belt problem on driver's side. When belt was latched into the buckle, it didn't hold.
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Webbing problems |