1996 Ford Crown Victoria Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1% of the 276 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Vehicle was involved in a collision. When the brakes were applied prior to impact, the restraints did not retract, causing the occupants to be thrown into the windshield. The manufacturer has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #826584, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 00V157001Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
- 00V157002Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
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 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
81 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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