Ford Ranger owners have reported 146 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (74 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (33 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The seat belt does not engage. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger which was purchased in 2008. She stated that the passenger seat belt would not latch into the latch mechanism. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer were contacted to date. The contact was not aware if there were any recalls on her specific vehicle. Read details...
The contact’s husband owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt was retracted and damaged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. Read details...
The Ford Ranger lost traction and slid on the ice. The seat belt did not lock on impact and the air bags did not deploy. My child hit the steering wheel with her head. This is the second accident in our 1998 Ford Ranger that the seat belt did not lock. Read details...
Rear passenger safety restraints are not adequate to prevent injury of passengers. Passengers bump their heads on rear window if driver must brake quickly or accelerate rapidly. So far only mild injury, but cannot use the vehicle for carrying three or more passengers as was the intent when truck Read details...