Seat Belt Problems of Ford Five Hundred

Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 8 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Five Hundred

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
4
Front Seat Belt problems
2
Rear Seat Belt problems
2

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Ford Five Hundred

The Seat Belt problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt was inoperable. The contact stated while attempting to exit the vehicle, the seatbelt was difficult to extract from the buckle. The contact was able to extract the seat belt after several attempts.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

2005 Ford Five Hundred front passenger seat belt failed to restrain passenger when in an accident.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

2005 Ford 500 rear right female half seat belt is difficult to buckle due to poor design. I have complained to Ford and was referred to the local dealer who after months of delay referred back to Ford who stated that it meets their standards. The belt is too short and flexible.   Read details...




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