Six problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2002 Ranger.
Driver side seat belt won't stay buckled. Vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage.
As I was driving on the interstate going about 60 mph, my seat belt (driver's side) came unbuckled. As I attempted to buckle it again, I was unable to get it to stay buckled. I contacted the local car dealer who asked me to bring the vehicle in for them to inspect. Upon inspection by the dealer where I bought the truck, I was informed of the need to have the seat belt connector unit replaced. This was done the next day, and I have retained the replaced part.
Contact states driver's side seat belt will not latch. This component is not covered under the warranty. The service dealer stated the buckle assembly needed to be replaced.
Passenger side seat belt disconnected while driving. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the seat belt assembly.
Consumer states that driver's front safety belt latch plate does not lock into the buckle when attempting to secure. Consumer does not have the protection of safety belt when driving.
While driving at any speed seat belts will come undone. Also seat belt retractor will intermittently not retract. Vehicle had this problem 20 times since purchase of vehicle.
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