Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Ford Mustang - part 2

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.

See all problems of the 2002 Ford Mustang 🔎.

I have been having a problem with my safety belt harness for several months now. I feel this is a safety hazard. When I start to latch my seat belt on the drivers side it will twist and I have to get out of the car and help it retracked. Sometimes it won't retrack properly and I have to wear it as is. When the belt isn't like it should be and if I apply my brakes to suddenly stop it won't catch like a seat belt is supposed to. I made an appointment on 12/18/2001 to have this problem fix and the dealership said it was checked and was found to be in normal operation. My car did not do this until a couple of months ago. I know this is not normal and I feel it is a major safety hazzard. I am a faithful seatbelt wearer and I feel very uncomfortable wearing this one. I understand that your company doesn't get in the affairs of the customer and the dealer; however this isn't the first time my car hasn't been worked on due to them not finding anything. I strongly feel that this isn't the way all Ford vehicles are structured. If that were true I would have had trouble with it a year ago not one year and 6 months later. I do not wish to cause problems for the dealership I am concerned with my safety when I drive. The passenager side seat belt is fine. Thank you for your time in reviewing my case. Audrey caldwell.

See all problems of the 2000 Ford Mustang 🔎.

Restraint retracted and locked nearly choking the occupant. Owner had to cut restraint to free passenger. Manufacturer has been notified.

See all problems of the 2001 Ford Mustang 🔎.

Seatbelts don't retract.

See all problems of the 1996 Ford Mustang 🔎.

In 1999 at 37,000 miles the driver's side seat belt retractor failed. Recently at just under 50,000 miles the passenger seat belt retractor failed. The car was brought to the dealer, capitol Ford at 50,471 miles. The dealer stated that because the mileage exceeded 50,000 it would not be repaired under warranty. The fact that we have an extended service plan warranty did not change Ford's response. I am contacting you now because I feel that Ford motor company is being unreasonable regarding the warranty repair of this important safety feature. These seatbelts should never fail and the fact that both of them have failed seems to point to a defect that should trigger a recall. Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

See all problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang 🔎.

Recall 99v250000. This vehicle not affected by this recall, although it has same problem. Passenger's seatbelt will not pull out.

See all problems of the 1999 Ford Mustang 🔎.

Both front seat belts were replaced on three occasions. Belts will not retract. Vehicle at dealer shop for replacing both seat belts again for same problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

See all problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang 🔎.

Seat belt has always had a problem with retracting. It has now been pulled out all the way and will not go back in. It cannot be used in this condition as it poses a safety problem. Dealer has said a new seat belt retracting unit is required and it is $90 plus $127. 50 to install.

Rear ended - restraint provides no whiplash protection- I feel it fails to meet federal regulations.

Seatbelt restraint has completely broken after being difficult to retract.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the seat belt on the passenger and driver side would not retract properly upon entering or exiting the vehicle. She received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure still persists. The dealer is charging her $100 to repair the failure again. The NHTSA recall # was unknown. The current mileage is 88,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

While driving at approximately 38 mph rear tires slipped off and fell onto the pavement. Lost control, and vehicle turned over on its roof. Seat belt failed to restrain driver, and she was injured.

Seat belt on the driver's side does not retract. The belt is hanging out of mechanism. The dealer has been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected.

The seat belt retractor for both front seats jam. They jam when you are trying to pull them out to hook then together. This does not enable you to be able to hook up your seat belts. The first occurrence was sometimes in 1997. We contacted the dealer. They took the cover off off the retractor and straightened out the belt so it would work. This has been done several times by the dealer and by the owner of the vehicle. The belt is easily twisted and jams in the retractor. The retractor was replaced by the dealer 0n September 21, 1998. The problem continued, and the dealer was contacted again on June 2, 1999 and the retractor was replaced again. We have been in numerous times for this problem and it still is unresolved as to the retractor jamming. This is obviously a serious design defect which the manufacturer should correct immediately. The car cannot legally or safely be driven with a defective seat belt assembly.

Defective seatbelt retractor.

Seat belts are loose, tangled, and don't work properly, will not pull out at times. * jb.

While driving the hydraulic brake booster failed causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of control (accident), as a result the seat belt retractor broke.

Driving approximately 25-30mph and caming to a stop, attempted to make a right turn, started to accelerate ,vehicle started to slide,tried to turn back and vehicle started to go towards the curb. Hit the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and ran into curb. Seat belts did not hold in place, daughter went forward and hit head on dash ,then air bags deployed in a delayed reaction. Seat belts were replaced, but they don't know why they did not hold secure.

Seat belts jam, don't retract, can't pull out to put on. Seat belt material folds over causing doubling of fabric and jamming in guide mechanism.

Seatbelts on both sides will not retract. Passenger's side seatbelt completely is inoperable. Dealer contacted.

The driver and passenger front seat belts will not retract or may not come out of the retractor. Driver states "front passengers are not able to fasten their seat belts".

Seat belt has become frayed while passing through retractor guide. Seat belt tangles and will not retract due to poor guide design. Numerous dealers contacted and advised about possible seat belt failure and lack of crash worthiness. All have said belt is out of warranty (problem first noticed at around 60k miles) and that Ford was not responsible for replacement. Wear on belt caused by retractor guide, not use or abuse.

The seat belts failed to retract.

This is a copy of the e mail:: product safety alert! I want to first state: I do not currently own a Ford vehicle. The vehicle that concerns me is 1999 Mustang with power driver's seat with switches mounted on the front of the seat (and like vehicles) I was recently installing a remote car starter/alarm for a customer who owns a 1999 Ford Mustang convertible, and I was positioned under the driver's side dashboard (on my back/side, in the footwell) and was securing a module under the dashboard and I moved slightly, and the electric seat started to move forward (the side of my torso made contact with the adjustment switch) at that point the seat was powering forward pinning the switch to my torso in the forward position (I was unable to reach it) I was being crushed! and could not stop the seat! my neck was bent at an unnatural angle and my face was coming in contact with a rather hot shop light that was positioned near the accelerator petal. I was alone in the shop, luckily I was able to sound the horn and get assistance from a fellow employee who was in our showroom, at the point he rescued me (by stuffing his hand behind my back and relieving the pinned switch, luckily he was familiar with the switch location) I was pinned between the knee bolster and the seat in (apx a 6" space) and under the steering wheel, and I am a large man of 290lbs! the seat was still continuing to move forward. I was unable to free myself and could not breath or even yell for help because my body was so compacted, when I exhaled I was unable to inhale again to yell out. At this venture I still have discomfort in my back, neck, and ribs from this incident (I am not suggesting you contact your lawyers) but I am asking you to please alert your technicians, owners, etc. , who might be put in this same deadly/dabilitating situation. Contact your design dept. For switch relocation etc. It is extremely dangerous! I hope that you will return this email/take action on this very dangerous event.

Front seat belts fail to restrat after being released. Have contacted dealership, and was informed by service manager that retractor had to be replaced.

Front seat belts failed to retract back to original position after useage. Took to dealer , and mechanic indicated nothing was wrong after putting belts back. Has since reappeared a week later.