Nine problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 1998 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that all four seat belts in the vehicle malfunctioned and failed to retract, which left the occupants unsecured. The vehicle was taken to bayshore Ford of pennsyville (200 s. Broadway st, pennsyville, NJ). The contact was informed that the manufacturer no longer produced parts for the vehicle and it could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The car has a recall on lights seat buckle and stud.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger seat belts failed by not retracting and locking into place. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the seat belts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The passenger seat belt doesn't work. The seat belt was stuck in the retractor.
The driver side seat belt did not lock.
The drivers side seat belt snapped during the accident (air bags worked fine) 10" from bolt that secures belt to the floor. There was no damage to the car in this area that would have cut the belt. Belt looked normal. Driver 125#, 45mph crash,belt brakes? luckily, after being bounced around inside she was in the back seat after the crash and was not ejected from the car.
While driving vehicle, 8-year old in rear seat was playing when the seat belt became wrapped around neck. Pulled vehicle over. Pushed release button & belt retractor wrapped tighter around child's neck. Was no emergency release for retractor. Owner forced belt off child's neck. Bruises left on neck & chin.
Seat belt recall work denied due to non-defective buckle, upon inspection from other source the buckle was found defective and replaced.
Rear lap/ shoulder belts would lock up and will not release. Had taken vehicle to dealer to be checked out.