Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (four problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

The Seat Belt problem

The problem the seat belts does not have enough tension to retract consequently getting on the door lock mechanism, causing the door not to lock, to stay open unsecured also damaging the seat belt, it does no have a way to increase the tension which it should have.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The front driver's seat belt will not retract back, and the seat belt would be to loose for the consumer to wear. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

The seat belt is cutting through the plastic on the height adjustment where the belt comes out of the hole, which potentially could wear out the belt and cause it break in an accident.   Read details...


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