1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly Issues in the 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD

15 seat beltsfrontbuckle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

15
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly Complaints

#757128 |
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. I ALSO OWNED A 1987 T-BIRD PRIOR TO THIS ONE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE OLDER T-BIRDS.*AK
#9002060 |
THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN.
#737337 |
BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THERE ....AT FRONT ALSO ...WAS TOLD BY SANTA MARIA FORD THE FRONT CLUNK IS FROM THE REAR SOMEWHERE?...I FINALLY FOUND IT IN STEERING RACK THE ROD ENDS WERE DRY (NO LUBE FROM FACTORY) THE BALL SOCKETS IN THEM WERE JUST SHORT OF A WRECK WEAR WISE ....REPLACED THEM AND BEHOLD NO CLUNK FROM FRONT....REAR STILL CLUNKS TO THIS DAY.RECALL FOR ING SWITCH AFTER THIS WAS REPLACED THE ENGING SURGES AND SOMETIMES STALLS AT SPEED AND IDLE THE DEALER (JIM BURKE IN BAKERSFIELD) SAYS ITS MY PROBLEM AND THEY COULD CHECK IT OUT FOR $$$$$ I HAD PAYED THEM FOR DIAGNOSES AND THEY...
#865470 |
BELT BUCKLE DOESN'T LOCK ANYMORE. BUCKLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK
#802211 |
.THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. *AK
#490490 |
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. *DSH
#972268 |
#EA95-021 THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT
#971890 |
DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS SHOWING FALSE LATCHING, BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED. TT
#971736 |
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, LATCH ON SEATBELT FAILED. TT
#970140 |
SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT HOLDING. TT
#967995 |
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN, CAUSING FASTEN FAILURE. TT
#967336 |
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
#964690 | Crash
ROLLOVER ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TO BECAME SEPERATED. TT
#964465 |
DRIVER'S FRONT SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, WHEN SNAP MALE PORTION INTO FEMALE BUCKLE COMES UNDONE. TT
#960378 |
INTERNAL SPRING OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH. MAKING IT INOPERATIVE. TT

Other 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignitionswitch 13 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report