Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 2002 Ford Mustang

Four problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 2002 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2002 Mustang.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Mustang. He stated that since the date of purchased he noticed that the seat belt retractors were defective. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. He will not have the failure repaired, he will sell or trade in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 7400. Updated 5/17/2010 * cn updated 06/17/jb.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

Front seat belt retractors don't work most of the time resulting in loose fit. Seatbelt eventually retracts after driving for a period of time. Dealer offered to install some sort of kit for a hefty price. It seems this may be a common complaint on Ford vehicles. This important safety feature should not fail during the life of the vehicle.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2004

Driver's side seat belt retractor failed. The part had been repaired. However, it continued to fail.

4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2002

Driver side seat belt is very sensitive, it will retract when vehicle hits the slightest bump in the road. Driver has to unhook seat belt for seat belt not to retract.


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