Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager

Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt anchorage (three problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercury Villager


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

I purchased a used van, there seem to be several recalls either not idenitfied or not know about, either way they were not fixed. I have been unable to fine a dealer whom will acknowledge the recalls and repair them.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Shoulder belt on passenger 's side in the middle row of seats will not pull out so that a passenger can be restrained. Dealership informed consumer that part was no longer covered under warranty, and they were not going to touch it.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Shoulder belt got stuck around the consumer daughter's neck due to the child playing with the seat belt. Consumer had to cut the seat belt from around her neck.   Read details...


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