1989 Ford Taurus Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 142about this part
- Share
- 25%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 142 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 25% of the 562 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While attempting to buckle the seat belt anchoring cable broke from its anchor. Dealer claimed that the cable broke due to extensive wear and tear. Manufacturer would be informed of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042819, filed 2003-10, 200,000 miles“I bought my 1989 Ford Taurus in june of 2001. In the paperwork from the original owners was info. On a recall/extended warranty dated 4/98 regarding problems with seatbelt buckles. I recently had difficulties with my seatbelt buckles and took it to a Ford dealership and was consequently told it was way passed the warranty date even before I purchased the vehicle. So my complaint is how do I get them fixed since this can become a serious matter if I or anyone else gets stuck in the car, or has further difficulties even fastening the seatbelt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030328, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 1989 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that as he attempted to secure the seatbelt, the entire seatbelt became detached from the anchorage cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 215,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10350035, filed 2010-08, 215,000 miles“Webbing on both front seat belts cause them not to retract after seat belts are locked, also it's hard to lock the belts even after several attempts. . Consumer states that the webbing is good, however the seat belt does restrain consumer if the brakes have to be applied suddenly, consumer was informed that there was nothing wrong with the seat belts, consumer also stated the vehicle caught on fire, possibly engine related.8jb”
NHTSA complaint #8002180, filed 2002-01“Consumer received a recall notice concerning sealt belt buckles for front seat. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs, dealer only repaired one side of seatbelt. Consumer concern is why have a national recall if the dealer is not going to cover the entire braking system. What happened to safety frist?”
NHTSA complaint #824503, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 92V113000Aug 17, 1992The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed…Covers: Ford Taurus 1989–1990, Mercury Sable 1989–1990, Ford Explorer 1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 24 | 2% |
| 2000 | 39 | 3% |
| 1999 | 60 | 7% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 3% |
| 1996 | 25 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 21 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 1% |
| 1990 | 24 | 6% |
| 1989 | 142 | 25% |
| 1988 | 33 | 10% |
| 1987 | 23 | 9% |
| 1986 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Taurus
118 complaintsEngine cooling
97 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Taurus
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology