Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

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.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/11/1997

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.

2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

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.


Other Seat Belt related problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems
2
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
2


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