10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Contour seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Ford Contour Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 062002

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Both rear seat belts failed to extend outward with one of the seat belt retractors trapping a child at one point. Second failure was that seat belt buckles/latches have fallen apart. Rear seat belts were not usable at all except middle lap belt.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 182001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Passenger's seat belt has become jammed within retracting mechanism, and would not release, causing seat belt to become inoperable.

- St Clair Shores, MI, USA

problem #1

May 011998

Contour

  • miles
When using rear seat belts, belts pull half way out, will not retract back. Belts are twisted or wrapped around mechanism inside door panel. Taking vehicle to dealership.

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

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