Front Seat Belt Webbing problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Two problems related to front seat belt webbing have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Failure Date: 11/08/1997

While driving at 35 mph on wet pavement consumer applied the brakes, and the shoulder strap belt didn't stop the consumer from hitting the window as another vehicle was coming head-on into the consumer. Consumer had to turn away from the other vehicle.

2 Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Failure Date: 08/11/1997

Shoulder part 0f the seat belt wasn't working properly, causing the consumer to hit the windshield. While driving at 35mph on wet pavement and when applying the brakes, another vehicle was coming head-on and collided. The shoulder belt didn't hold the driver. 4 occupants sustained injuries.




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