1996 Ford E-150 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 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 E-150, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear belt buckle broke and consumer was unable to use it while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer stated that the belts on the captains chair will release if arm rest is moved to down position.”
NHTSA complaint #8013321, filed 2002-07“Seat belt on the driver's side does not stay buckled. Driver has to rebuckle the seat belt a couple of times before it stays latched. Problem was reported to Ford customer service. Buckle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #867542, filed 2000-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-150
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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