Seat Belt Problems of Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 10 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Ford Thunderbird


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Ford Thunderbird

The Seat Belt problem

The automatic seatbelt that is located around the top of the window failed to move back to the safe driving postion. (drivers side)   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Right front seat belt locks and will not release until you unhook and let it retract completely.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The rear seat belts do not have the alr system. The manufacturer stated that feature is optional for that year. The owners manual states the vehicle must have alr to properly secure a child safety seat.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle, he contact noticed that the driver's side seat belt webbing was cut. The vehicle was related to NHTSA campaign id number 02v169000 (seat belts:front:webbing).   Read details...




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