Three problems related to rear seat belt have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.
Consumer stated that she strapped a child in a seat belt in the rear of vehicle. Later on the child became tangled in the seat belt, and each time an attempt was made to release the child from the seat belt, the seat belt got tighter and tighter. The seat belt was so tight on the child's stomach that she had to flag down another motorist, and get him to cut the seat belt from around the child. The child was only 8 years old. This encounter left black and blue marks on the child.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with rear driver's side seat belts. Also, stated that somebody was in the back seat and vehicle was involved in a colision and the seat belt broke. Manufacture was not contacted.
Consumer stated that all rear seat belts intermittently do not function properly. The belts will curl up and get stuck in the retracted position. Also, when unbuckling after use belts will not retract. Dealer was unable to duplicate or determine cause of problem.