Seat Belt Problems of Ford Freestar

Ford Freestar owners have reported 13 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 (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear 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 Freestar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
10
Rear Seat Belt problems
2
Front Seat Belt problems
1

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Ford Freestar

The Seat Belt problem

I purchased a 2006 Ford freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd row seat latch striker corrosion repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

We rented a Ford Freestar from a local rental company. Today, my 10 year old daughter, who is 59 inches tall and weighs 71 lbs. , was sitting in the middle row behind the driver's seat. She was appropriately restrained in the lap-shoulder belt only. I had to stop suddenly.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle rear ended the contact at an estimated speed of 40-45mph. This resulted in the contact rear ending a vehicle. There were three occupants in the contact's vehicle, the driver; the contact who was seated in the passenger seat, and   Read details...




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