One problem related to front seat belt retractor has been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |