Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When vehicle was involved in a rear end collision the driver's side seat belt did not lock upon impact, causing injuries to the driver. The vehicle was totaled.
Rear left shoulder harness fails to buckle properly in the latching mechanisn. Has taken the car to dealership, but they failed to fix the problem.
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| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |