Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |
Air bags. . Deflating, unserviceable, demand useless, only on passenger side, drivers side dislodged horn fuel/propulsion. . With fuel tank filled, first half(1/2) tank having excessive fuel consumed. Read details...
: the contact stated the driver's seat belt buckle became disengaged on a frequent basis. The contact checked for debris and dirt in the buckle and stated there was none. The service dealer determined the contact would need to buy a new seat belt, which were not available for purchase. Read details...
Was driving vehicle at 35mph and side swiped a fence near an embankment. Driver's side seat belt broke , and failed to restrain driver. This caused driver to lurch sideways. The driver side seat belt was replaced. Read details...