Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

The Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the seat belt became too tight to breathe and would not loosen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The airbag light will flash, then continuously stay on. Had taken to a certified Ford dealership to have it checked out and/or repaired on 3-15-06. The service advisor stated that even though we have an additional vehicle service contract, it will not cover any safety devices after 50,000 miles.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

Back lift shattered when closing, resulting in shattered glass in my hand, inside the car, on top of the car and all over the parking lot near other cars (everywhere) and brackets hanging from the wires on the top (it was raining outside!).   Read details...


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