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NHTSA — Seat Belts: Front: Retractor Problems

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1996 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #12

Mar 042004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • miles

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

The passenger side seat belt became stuck in the retractor.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

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problem #11

Dec 262001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Front and rear seat belts do not retract and become tangled in recoil mechanism such that the seat belts cannot be used.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #10

Mar 132001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear shoulder belts are getting jammed inside retractor and cannot be pulled out, causing loss of protection.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

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problem #9

Jan 172001

Taurus

  • miles

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Left rear seat belt frozen in a mostly retracted position. Will not retract or extend.

- Layton, UT, USA

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problem #8

Jan 112001

Taurus

  • miles
On problem one: I have observed several 1996 through 1999 Ford Taurus wagons with defective center mounted stop light. Problem two: Both rear outer seat belts stopped retracting at about the same time.

- Florence, AL, USA

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problem #7

Dec 261998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear passenger's side restraint will not retract, causing occupant to be unrestrained.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #6

Mar 202000

Taurus

  • miles

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Had three children in the back seat. Went to put the shoulder strap belt on in the middle. Pulled it out, came all the way out, and would not retract back in. Contacted dealer.

- Helena, MT, USA

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problem #5

Feb 232000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Rear seat belts will not extend. Dealer will not repair. Please provide further informaton.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear seat belts would not retract properly. Dealer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer due to expired warranty.

- North Potomac, MD, USA

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problem #3

Mar 261998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Passenger's door rattles. Replaced steering rack/leaking oil pan gaskets/oil filter and bracket/ seat belt retractor/rear defroster.

- Norwood, MA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 151996

Taurus

  • miles
Right rear shoulder belts does not retract, belt remains loose, does not adjust to occupant. Replaced by dealership; also, road side emergency flashing light does not work when pressed switch.

- Upland, CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 291995

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes there is a strong vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle keeps moving. This happens on normal road condtions. The system has ABS. Consumer states seat belts lock up before they are put on. Steering wheel churns as it is being turned, dealer can not find problem.

- Southfield, MI, USA

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