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The contact owns a 1996 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the seat belt on the driver side does not latch. The buckle will not connect to the latch of the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
Driver side seat belt released without warning, would not reconnect. Purchased a new one and installed it myself. Notified Ford Motor Co., no response.
When I put my driverside seat belt into the buckle it will not latch. I went to classic Ford at 7799 mentor ave, mentor, oh and they said it was out of warrenty and Ford would not cover it. They wanted to charge me to replace it. Approx. $100. I currently use the female end of the middle passenger seat belt.
- Mentor, OH, USA
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On my 1996 Ford Ranger pickup truck the driver side seat belt buckle has failed. The seat belt latch inserts into the buckle, but does not catch. I am currently using the center seat buckle for the driver side seat belt until I get it repaired.
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger and the reason I am writing is that the seat belt buckle will not stay buckle or secure. I fasten the seat belt and a minute later it comes unbuckle.
Consumer called complaining about having seat belt problems. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted, and stated that vehicle did not have any warranty, and they could not do anything about it. Also, seat belts on the middle seat would not not buckle.
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- Bellevue, NE, USA