1994 Ford Explorer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 1,207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was involved in an accident. I rear ended the car in front of me doing 25+ MPH. My seat belts did not lock up and my air bags did not deploy. My passenger and myself were both hurt in the accident. I would like to know if there are known problems with this in other 1994 Ford explorers.”
NHTSA complaint #10058136, filed 2004-02, 120,000 miles“All the restraint safety belts do not lock between movements. Has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer indicated that there was no coverage because over 50000 miles and second owner. Consumer also states the battery light illuminates while driving, and sometime the vehicle will not start.”
NHTSA complaint #8004115, filed 2002-02“Rear lap and shoulder belts do not tighten to keep the adult or child from moving forward in an accident or during an emergency slamming on of breaks. Addidionally the rear seatbelt locks do not release after being buckled without a lot of tugging and jiggling.”
NHTSA complaint #10005820, filed 2003-02“The female side of the middle rear seatbelt failed under the 5/50,000 restraint warranty. Seat belt has been on back order from ashley Ford in new bedford, ma and upgraded to vehicle inoperative order status since 9/9/98. Part is still not available. Have to use rear seat and can not buckle child in middle rear seat. That occupant must remain unbuckled. This is a violation of massachusetts state law.”
NHTSA complaint #704026, filed 1999-03“The plastic portion of the seat belt connection is cracked and was reported to Ford for replacement. No action --except replacement would cost $800 on our part. Ford has not responded after first contact.”
NHTSA complaint #746164, filed 2001-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 18 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 23 | 1% |
| 2016 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 | 38 | 2% |
| 2014 | 28 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 34 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 2% |
| 1998 | 38 | 2% |
| 1997 | 54 | 3% |
| 1996 | 78 | 5% |
| 1995 | 59 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 13 | 1% |
| 1992 | 24 | 4% |
| 1991 | 26 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Explorer
331 complaintsBrakes
261 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Explorer
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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