Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Ford Taurus - part 1

Front passenger seat belt stopped retracting and was not usable for the passenger (who happened to be my teenager) I had taken it to be repaired three previous times. Was told that it was not a defect and that I had to pay 152 dollars this time to have it repaired since the car is now not under warranty but was under warranty the first 3 previous attempts to fix the problem.

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- the contact stated that seat belts were locking . She took the vehicle to the dealer to have the seat belts fixed in August, 2006. The same failure recurred on December 21, and again on December 23, 2006. The contact stated that when she got in the car the seat belt retractor did not allow her to extend the seat belt. This failure occurred in the front and rear passenger side seats. Updated 1/29/2007 -.

- the contact stated that before driving the 2001 Ford Taurus ( he proceeded to fasten the passenger's side front seat belt, but the seat belt would not retract enough to fasten. The webbing was out, far enough to restrain a passenger in the seat safely. The contact will pay to repair the seat belt because Ford stated they would not. *.

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: the contact stated the retractor seized and would not allow the seat belt to extend for use on the front passenger seat. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. Updated 10/31/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer who indicated that they were not responsible for anything after 5 years.

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: the contact stated that the front passenger seatbelt locking mechanism failed to retract the seat belt webbing on 07/07/06. The contact's spouse took the mechanism apart, retracted the webbing, and then the webbing would not extract at all. The occupant can not use the seat belt and there are no pictures or repair invoices available. The dealer was contacted on 07/25/06 to order a replacement locking mechanism but it was not purchase due to the cost.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt fails to retract. The Ford dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new retractor. The dealer will not repair it for free. The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 108,000 and failure mileage was 96,000.

Front passenger seat belt will not retract or extract correctly. . . . Passenger cannot use seat belt.

Front passenger seat belt locked up in a partially extended position. It will neither extend further or retract, rendering the front passenger seat of the vehicle unsafe for use.

The contact states that the front passenger side seat belt was defective. The belt will not retract. The belt will also not extend over a person completely. The belt has been examined by a dealer and can be repaired. The whole seat belt assembly will have to be replaced in order to repair the defective parts. She is having this repaired today. Updated 11/29/2005 -.

Contact states her seat belts in 1999 Ford Taurus kept retracting and jamming. She noticed this in October 2000. Took the vehicle to the repair shop 7 times, but problem recurred. The dealer has not told her what was the cause of the problem. The contact stated seat belts were very short, and were not pulling out properly.

Contact stated the passenger rear seat belt locked inside the retractor and could not be used. The consumer stated it did not seem to be twisted. The driver's side rear seat belt will come out, but will not retract. The consumer has contacted Ford, but they have not remedied the problem. The consumer have to replace the buckle assembly on the passenger side front seat at his expense. The service dealer will not look at the vehicle without charging the contact. The manufacturer informed the contact that they would call him back in two days, but he has not heard from them. He contacted them on July 29, 2005.

Seat belt became unusable. Two other seat belts in same car were replaced while still under warranty for same problem. A fourth seat belt works, but with difficulty. Paid dealer to replace unusable seat belt. Internet search shows problems and some recalls with same model car but different release.

The driver's side seat belt failed to retract on its on. The seat belt will not move while adjusting. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, who informed consumer that the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced.

The front seat belt will not retract. The consumer was unable to wear the seat belt correctly. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

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Consumer noticed that both frontal and rear seat belts were inoperative, and did not retract. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

The consumer had a concern that both frontal seat belts will not retract from the retractors. The dealer informed the consumer that the parts was not covered under a manufacturer recall. The right seat belt would not retract from the retractors and the left seat belt would lock up and would not retract. The front passenger side seat belt was locked and the driver's seat belt would intermittently lock up when trying to uncoil. The part was worn.

Driver's seat belt would not retract back into the retractor. Seat belt would stay loose on the consumer when in use. Dealership repaired the problem once, but did not resolve then problem.

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Abs operated poorly. When the brakes were applied vehicle did not come to a stop immediately. Vehicle moved about 50 feet before stopping after brakes were applied. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and no work was done. They charged the consumer, and kept the vehicle for an extended period. But when the consumer picked up the vehicle, the consumer was assured that the work was done. Then, consumer took the vehicle to goodyear, and consumer was told that nothing was done to the vehicle. Ak the consumer stated the drivers seat belt did not retract and the passengers front door was hard to open from the outside.

Passenger side seat belt locked, will not unlock or adjust.

The passenger side seat belt became stuck in the retractor.

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Both seat belt retractors in the back seat (middle seat of wagon) are not functioning and need to be replaced. $400 for an obvious safety defect as far as I'm concerned. The seat belts stick and need to be shoved back into the retractor slowly to get any give to them. This has been going on for months but seems to be getting worse. From what I'm reading, the front ones are going to go too. Plus the way back seat. We have three children. Also, one of the belts is fraying.

Passenger seat belt is stuck. It won't move. It will not retract. It sounds like the recall for the 1999 Taurus. No one can use the seat belt because it won't move.

Consumer states that the both rear seatbelt will not retract. Please provide more info.

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The drivers seat belt does not retract into the side post once it is unbuckled. I started noticing it 2-3 months ago but has gotten worse to the point where it will not retract at all now. I'm conerned that it will not work properly in an accident. Ford told me the seatbelts had warranty up to 50,000 miles but they will not honor that since my vehicle has over 50,000 miles but the problem started well into the 40,000 mile range. I put on about 3,000 miles per month. I've talked to other people who have this same problem with their 2000 Tauruses. The local service shop at mckie Ford in rapid city, sd told me they have had other people come in with this same problem but that it wasn't many people so their is not a concern. They told me it would cost me $200. 00 to replace my seatbelt assy. I feel this is a safety defect Ford should fix warranty or no warranty.

Vehicle was rearended while driving 30 mph seatbelt did not restrain consumer, and she hit her head on steering wheel. Consumer suffered neck and arm injuries. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.

Passenger's side rear seatbelt will not pull out of retractor. Please provide any further information.

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Rear right seat belt is inoperative, unable to retrack belt from track position, to lock.

Passenger's side seat belt would not work. Seat belt would not pull out of the retractor. Contacted dealer.

Left rear seat belt frozen in a mostly retracted position. Will not retract or extend.

Right side seat belt will not release so that passenger can place seat belt around himself or herself. No seat belt in use while driving. Westway refused to fixed it saying they were too busy and for me take it to another dealer.

Right rear passenger's seat belt retractor stopped working, Ford will not replace it due to vehicle being out of warranty.

Front passenger restraint belt retractor has failed two times. Dealership repaired seat belt retractor at consumers expense in September 2000 and problem has reoccurred.

Passenger's side rear seat belt doesn't retract properly. Dealer has been contacted.

Seat belts were not working properly. Consumer replaced three seat belts due to malfunctioned retractor.

Had three children in the back seat. Went to put the shoulder strap belt on in the middle. Pulled it out, came all the way out, and would not retract back in. Contacted dealer.