Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD TAURUS Seat Belts Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seat Belts Issues in the 1997 FORD TAURUS

5 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Seat Belts Complaints

#10425191 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER CLOSING HIS SEAT BELT, IT WOULD RETRACT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000. I HAVE NOT HAD THE DEFECT REPAIRED. THE BUCKLE RELEASES BY ITSELF APPROX 2% OF THE TIME, EVEN AFTER I PULL ON IT INITIALLY AND IT SEEMS SECURE. I WAS IN A ACCIDENT APPROX 2-3 YEARS AGO, AND THE BELT DIDN'T RELEASE. IT WAS A MINOR ACCIDENT WITH ON INJURIES. [XXX] *LN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10167852 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SAFETY BELTS IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER BELT DID NOT FEED AT ALL. THE REAR SAFETY BELTS DID NOT RETRACT AT ALL AFTER BEING UNBUCKLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.
#10105722 |
THE SEAT BELT IN MY VEHICLE RANDOMLY COMES UNFASTENED WHEN I AM DRIVING. EVEN WHEN I PULL ON THE BELT AFTER FASTENING THE BUCKLE AND IT SEEMS SECURE, IT SOMETIMES STILL POPS OUT. *AK
#10058277 |
3 DIFFERENT SEAT BELTS ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE SEIZED UP -- COMPLETELY FAILED -- IN THE 6 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE SEAT BELTS LOCK IN PLACE, AND ARE THEN NON-FUNCTIONING. WE ARE ABOUT TO REPLACE THAT THIRD BROKEN SEAT BELT.*AK
#10047841 |
THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS IN PLACE WHICH ENABLES THE PASSENGER TO PULL IT OUT. THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH

Other 1997 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 171 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 44 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 39 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 26 complaints Interior Lighting 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 21 complaints Power Train 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 15 complaints Steering 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 13 complaints Tirestreadbelt 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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