Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was involved in a collision in which vehicle flipped and crashed into a tree. Seat belt buckle on the passenger's side bench seat broke, causing child and infant seat to be thrown to the floor. Vehicle did not flip, it hit water and spun. The buckle shattered and the plastic housing and springs internal to the mechanism broke apart.
All rear seat belts are not loking properly. Manufacturer notified.
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Webbing problems |