1997 Ford Windstar Seat belts Problems

“I own a 1997 Ford Windstar, over the course of a month my husband and a few friends used my van to go hunting. Over the course of that month his friend weighing in at 300 pound sat in the center rear seat. The seat belt snaps into place on the side of that seat. During that month of getting in and out and plopping down on it, it broke and now I have to replace it in order to use it again. But im afraid that if it could brake because someone sat on it then how easily could it break during an accident. …”

“Adolescent was caught in seat belt. It continued to lock tighter and would not release. Parent had to stop car and cut child free of belt to avoid internal injuries. Child went into shock and was driven to nearest for evaluation. No permenant injuries were noted at this time. Dt”

“The back seat shoulder belt straps were rerouted at dealership due to locking mechanisms. The back rest of front seat was adjusted forward, the seat belt harness got caught and was so tight that the dealership had to release it. Consumer 's six year old got into the seat and released back forward, she got caught and trapped in the seat. The third time when cleaning the vehicle, the front bucket seat leaned backward and looked upward. At the same time, if released the back so the head rest could come forward and it created a (v). The tops of the two headrests caught consumer's hand,. …”