One problem related to front seat belt retractor has been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was in an automobile accident 12/2003 my seat belt did not restrain me, I was the passenger in my 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. The car ran into a telephone pole. At the time of impact both air bags went off. At impact I flew up from my seat, didn't touch the air bag but I hit the overhead console with my face. I broke the overhead console, rear view mirror, stereo, two air vents, and the counsel between the front seats. The results from my seat belt not working was 50 plus stitches to my forehead and nose, and a closed head injury. Now I am scared for life because my seat belt didn't restrain me and continues not to work.
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