Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Lincoln LS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |
While driving the head lights went out without warning. The seat belts would bind and did not retract, the windshield cracked (across) due to stress and was replaced, the vehicle lock system was replaced twice, the front headlamp was replaced twice due to condensation, and the windshield wiper system failed and was replaced as well.
Air bags failed to deploy during severe frontal impact collision. Seat belts failed to lock up.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, a loud noise was heard and the seat belts seized abnormally. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.