Child Seat Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows two common child seat related problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar.

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Ford Windstar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Child Seat problems
1
Child Seat Booster problems
1

Child Seat problem #1

The harness straps on the seat constantly come loose and need to be tightened. When the straps become loose child is not secure in the child safety seat. Consumer tightened the straps ten times in the last two months.

Child Seat Booster problem #2

According to Ford's owner guide on installation of child seats. You are suppose to put knee on seat and tighten belt. Then test it by rocking side to side. Fords seat belts do not hold car seat in place and can cause injury. You must use a clip on seat belt to prevent the seat from moving. Ford does not suggest to use such a clip to hold seat and can lead owner to false sense of security.


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