1993 Ford Taurus Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 1,557 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“Front seat belt latch broke on both the driver side and passanger side. The spring that that operates the button to lock and unlock the belts broke and you cannot use seat belts because the latch will not hold the buckle as you ftry to lock it on. When I went to Ford about this, they said it was not a recall item and that they could not replace them. I had to purchase a complete set of six new latches for the car as they did not sell individual latches. This is crazy as a seat belt is a mandatory safety item and in ny you will receive a police summons for not wearing them. …”
NHTSA complaint #740421, filed 2001-02“Ongoing problem with various parts failing to work properly. They include the following: engine head gasket blown/one dead engine cylinder needs replacement/one engine mount broke and other is cracking/power steering makes grinding noises whenever wheel is turned, and seat belt on driver's side intermittently fails to retract.”
NHTSA complaint #833145, filed 1999-01“When the door is opened and closed the safety belt does not roll back, and the door catches it. The dealer states that it works properly, but it takes too long to roll in. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824376, filed 1998-06“While driving driver passed out, hit power pole, air bags did not inflate properly. Also shoulder harness failed to hold driver. Driver suffered head injuries/massive bruises and a broken left arm.”
NHTSA complaint #534754, filed 1998-04“The rear driver and passenger seatbelt buckles do not buckle at all, , which will not protect the occupant in event of an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #830239, filed 1998-11Seat 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 1993 Ford Taurus
638 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
174 complaintsSuspension
164 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
157 complaintsElectrical system
156 complaintsExterior lighting
140 complaintsBrakes
110 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsFuel system
48 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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