1990 Ford Taurus Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,323miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Ford Taurus, 6% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,323 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“How do I get Ford motor company to honor genuine NHTSA recalls on a 1990 Ford Taurus wagon??? It currently has complaint # NHTSA 90e043001; NHTSA 98v323000; NHTSA 93v106002; NHTSA 91v34000. I cannot get dealership to replace air bag module defect, seat belt defect or cpu replacement defect. What do I do to get some action on these issues????”
NHTSA complaint #10295663, filed 2009-12, 70,000 miles“The belts were replaced due to recall campaign# 92v113000 at 88k miles. At 120k miles, the driver side latch mechanism became stiff, then the outer sleeve had come apart. The sleeve was placed back into place and the belt was back functioning properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10117742, filed 2005-05, 83,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle since jan 1994; it had 78,000 miles on it when I bought it. In the last year I have experienced multiple problems with no resolution. Front center seat belt buckle button remains depressed and will not return to the top position making it unuseable as a restraint. Tailgate latch has broken off deep inside the door and will no longer latch. Catalytic converter ram's horn burned out in november of this year; started engine and barely avoided serious engine fire as result of converter failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #715527, filed 1999-12“Received recall notice 92v1130, seat belt buckles; ; over 6 yrs ago. Due to nature of job (traveling) was unable to have work done until now. Took vehicle to dealer & told no recalls showing. Manufacturer checked & showed 5 recalls. Dealer repaired 3 recalls, but said other 2 were already done but not showing in computer.”
NHTSA complaint #826188, filed 1998-09“Seat belt buckle on the front passenger's side does not latch. Manufacture/dealer are aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Vehicle not included in recall 92v113000 interior systems: active restraints belt buckles.”
NHTSA complaint #836711, filed 1999-04Related 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 1990 Ford Taurus
78 complaintsBody and structure
68 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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