1988 Ford Crown Victoria Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owner states that driver's side seat belt is faulty and that it wont latch, owner also notes that he has been having trouble often with this seatbelt and he is concerned for his safety.”
NHTSA complaint #811091, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 88V028000Mar 8, 1988Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1987–1988, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987–1988
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 8% |
| 1988 | 6 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
| 1986 | 4 | 15% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
18 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology