Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2003 Ford Focus

The Seat Belt problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt buckle and retractor was inoperable. The seat belt warning lights was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they would replace the seat belt system.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Consumer states that the second row middle seat belt buckle became unlatched when driver slammed on the brakes causing the child seat to be trhown into the back of front seat .   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Front passenger seat belt locks against the passenger and does not allow slow gentle movement in a non-crash environment. The front driver seat belt works fine and like normal. Have been to originating dealer twice to correct - no change in operation.   Read details...


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