Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2002

The consumer was involved in a rollover accident. The consumer sustained injuries and believes the injuries were as a result of the seatbelt not locking.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver seat belt did not lock up upon impact. Please give any further details.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Both front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts do not fully retract, causing them to get caught in the doors when the doors are being shut. Dealer has been contacted.




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