1996 Ford Contour Seat belts Problems

“My son was involved in a traffic accident where the car rolled over and hit numerous trees. Both air bags did not open and the seat belt broke away... Miracously my son ended up in the back seat with only a modest bump on his head. .... Witnessess as well as the towing/wrecking yard could not believe there were no serious injuries, especially considering the condition of the vehicle... When purchasing the auto I recall that safety reports were generally favorable... Given the impact of this accident it is incredible that the airbags did not open and that the seat belt broke away...”

“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. Please describe details.”

“Consumer was at the traffic light going through the intersection. The traffic in front of him had slowed down, but the car behind didn't comply. Car hit consumer's vehicle from behind, and smashed it in. Sea tbelt failed to restrain, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.”

“The rear safety belts did not function properly, the left rear belt buckle did not lock into the latch plate when connected and the right rear belt only pulled far enough from housing to cover a small child.”

“Passenger's seat belt has become jammed within retracting mechanism, and would not release, causing seat belt to become inoperable. Please give any further details.”