Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows eight common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt anchorage (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (six problems).


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

1997 Ford F-150 truck where seat belt in the front/passenger vehicle will not clasp any more. There is no debree in the mechanisms that would prohibit the seat belt from clasping together. Have rec'd estimate for $200+ to fix the "one" seat belt.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The seatbelt is not child safe. My daughter took the seatbelt and wrapped it around her neck and it locked up disabling us from removing the belt from her neck. My husband was forced to cut the belt to save our daughter's life.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

I was on my way to work the morning before thanksgiving. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear and the back tires hit a patch of water and I started fishtailing. I went off the road and hit a patch of oak trees. One head on.   Read details...


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