1996 Ford Mustang Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 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.
“The air bags did not deploy during an accident. The consumer was rear ended and hit other vehicles, as this happened, the seat back broke and the seat belt buckle had came loose. The engine continued to run and the fuel safety switch did not turn off. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10014843, filed 2003-04, 62,123 miles“Consumer noticed that both drive r and passenger retractors deteriorated. The belts were inoperable when in use. Consumer was afraid that there was a great risk involved while driving without belts.”
NHTSA complaint #10081364, filed 2004-07, 69,000 miles“Consumer noticed that both driver and passenger retrctors deteriorated. The belts were inoperable. Consumer was afraid there was a great risk involved while driving without belts.”
NHTSA complaint #10081362, filed 2004-07, 69,000 miles“Seat belt on drivers side is very worn and fraying.it is fraying due to a plastic guide that is supposed to keep safety belt in place.I do not feel comfortable driving the car and feel if I were to be involved in an accident the seat belt would rip and cause me to be thrown forward with the impact.”
NHTSA complaint #710086, filed 1999-08“Seat belt has become frayed while passing through retractor guide. Seat belt tangles and will not retract due to poor guide design. Numerous dealers contacted and advised about possible seat belt failure and lack of crash worthiness. All have said belt is out of warranty (problem first noticed at around 60k miles) and that Ford was not responsible for replacement. Wear on belt caused by retractor guide, not use or abuse.”
NHTSA complaint #756006, filed 2001-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 | 22 | 13% |
| 2000 | 36 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 11% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 10 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 6 | 20% |
| 1985 | 4 | 25% |
| 1984 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Mustang
82 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Mustang
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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