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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Econoline seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Ford Econoline Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 122001

(reported on)

Econoline

  • miles

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

The seat belts in the front driver and passenger seats do not retract adequately enough to remove any slack across the chest and shoulder area.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #2

Jan 301998

Econoline

  • miles
Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. Also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. Has to pull it back and forth to get it to retract. Dealer notified.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 131998

Econoline

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was traveling approximately 25mph when another vehicle suddenly rearended Econoline 250. The driver's & passenger's seat belts failed to restrain occupants, resulting in injuries. Driver was taken to emergency room for treatment.

- Belleville, MI, USA

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