Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Four problems related to front seat belt anchorage have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2002

Both rear seat belts are inoperative and need to be replaced. Neither belt would retract back into spool mechanism. Both rear belts have had a history of folding and twisting. Which made use of the belts extremely difficult at times. Belts have experienced normal use only. Ford will not replace the belts for free because they are beyond the warranty period. Dt.

2 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 11/11/1996

Seat belt on the passenger's side and all belts in the rear, tighten while pasengers sit,and get tighter and tighter. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer.

3 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Rear seat belt defective.

4 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Right front seat belt webbing frayed.


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