Seat Belt Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 17 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mercury Cougar

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

When airbags deployed, seatbelt became unlatched   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The contact stated the seat belt clips will not clip. Dealership or manufacturer has not been contacted.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1992 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the driver side seatbelt retractor has gotten stuck in the open position so that a driver will not be protected in a vehicle crash. The seat belt warning light illuminates constantly when driving.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

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...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Rear seat belt do not work properly. Mjs   Read details...




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