The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belts are defective and no longer restrain the passengers. The dealer confirmed that the seat belts were no longer safe and the replacement would cost $400. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

- Westhartford, CT, USA

When braking severely to avoid collision front passenger's seat belt failed to lock. There was no collision and passenger sustained no injury. Subsequently, all seven seat belts were tested by owner by violently jerking. All seven seat belts failed to lock when jerked. Local Ford dealer has been requested to inspect the seat belts.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Consumer stated 6 out of 7 seat belts were inoperative and have been replaced.

- Pelham, NH, USA

Driver's seatbelt tensioner malfunctioned which wont protect occupant in event of a crash.

- Cypress, CA, USA

Defective spring inside the seatbelt mechanism behind driver seat will not tighten, and retract, causing a loss of protection.

- Pine Beach, NJ, USA

Seatbelts in back seat are not operating properly. Owner notes that seat belts will not unlatch and sometimes not lock.the cause is undetermined.

- Freemont, CA, USA

During rear impact at 45mph, the passenger 's side automatic seat belt did not lock, causing consumer to hit dash area.

- Napoleon, OH, USA