Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
While riding in the front passenger seat, I sneezed once. The seat belt did not loosen up any. Result was left shoulder injury for about 5 months with therapy and bruised ribs that lasted for about a month. To avoid this, I pull the seat belt away from me whenever I have to sneeze or cough. Read details...
Vehicle was involved in frontal crash. Upon impact, driver's seatbelt did not lock up, causing driver to hit windshield. Also, driver's airbag deployed after driver hit windshield and was thrown back into seat, causing a major concussion. Vehicle was a total loss. Read details...
Rear seat belt do not work properly. Mjs Read details...