2002 Ford Windstar Seat belts Problems

“Purchased vehicle january 2012, passenger front seat belt latch was broken, I purchased a new one from dealer for $170.48. March 2012, it broke again with same problem. It does not latch, or when it does latch, it opens on its own with or without anyone in the seat. Dealer refuses to warranty the 3 month old latch, but offered to order me another for $170.48 +labor without having to pay for it first. Aftermarket dealers say its a common problem with 2001/2002 Windstar's and 2001's had a recall on it. …”

“I was involved in accident where I ran into a motorhome that pulled out in front of me. I was traveling approximately 40mph and hit at a slight angle but direct hit to the rear dual wheels that actually dislodged the axle of the motorhome. My vehicle was totalled. It had severe damage to the front end including the driver's side half of the bumper. The impact buckled the roof of my Windstar mini-van. The air bag did not deploy and the seatbelt apparently failed as my chest hit the steering wheel and also my face. …”

“The passenger side middle row seat belt assembly fell off its sliding mechanism on the inside of the van. This heavy assembly nearly hit our 5 yr old daugter in the head. There is a bolt sticking out of the area where the seat belt assembly used to be.”