Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln Town Car owners have reported 7 problems related to front seat belt retractor (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the Town Car.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2006 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 09/20/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt failed to retract in order to fit snugly across the occupant. The dealer stated that the seat belt pre-tensioner needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt pre-tensioner was previously replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,896. Jcc updated 8/22/cn.

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2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 03/10/2002

Driver noticed that both frontal seat belts do not retract back. While driving driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Updated 12-12-07. The consumer stated while driving, coolant leaked from the vehicle. The consumer was informed the vehicle had a defective intake manifold. The ball joints were defective and one of them had already failed. Updated.

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3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 05/28/1999

An extremely strong mildew odor is coming from the air conditioning unit, causing passengers to become ill. Dealer states odor is due to coil which is too tight around air conditioner, preventing water to escape, and causing mildew odor. Emergency brake shoes were replaced. Brakes squeal, dealer has replaced front brake pads, resurfaced rotors, lubed caliper slides, replaced rear brake pads, machined rear rotors, however brakes still squeal. Both rear wheels were covered with gear lube. Drivers shoulder belt would not retract at times, dealer replaced seat belt. Noise and thimping felt in steering when making turns, dealer lubed stops. Left front window inoperable, dealer replaced window regulater. Front roof welt loose and broken, dealer replaced. Front door pull trim missing. Blend doors inoperable, will not blow air through defrost vent. Ash tray will not close. Ac/heater emits a musty/moldy odor, the odor not only permeates the passenger, but is also in the trunk,there is no condensation being released by the ac, many things along with the moisture purge module have been replaced and problem still persists, system has been sanitized several times, ac max button does not work. Motor goes on 45 minutes after vehicle is turned off, this blows through the front defroster and steams up the front windshield. Door handle is inoperable. Vinyl trim at top of console is loose. Engine stalled at stops when cold, dealer replaced maf and fuel pump.

4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 04/18/1997

The seat belt would not retract.

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5 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 07/20/1996

All seat belts except driver's retracts upon moving backwards.

6 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

Seat belt design causes them to tighten while driving resulting in passengers removing seat belts.

7 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

Rear seat belts locked and could not be retracted or extended.


Other Common Seat Belt related problems of Lincoln Town Car

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
58
Front Seat Belt Retractor problems
7
Rear Seat Belt problems
6
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
3
Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems
3


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