One problem related to rear seat belt has been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear seat belts failed to restrain children from injuries . Every stop or turn caused children to slide sideways, causing them to crash against front passeners seats and then bounce off and hit rear window.
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |