1992 Mercury Topaz Seat belts Problems

“To whom this may concern; I brought my daughter's car in for seatbelt repair. There was failure of the shoulder strap to open when getting into the car. My complaint is with the dealership hammonton auto group white horse pike hammonton nj. On 6/25 the car was brought in- charging $80 to diagnose that the switch on the passenger side needed replacing. The part cost $10 the job was to cost $260 - which I feel was a customer ripoff. We decided to get the job done despite the outrageous cost. …”

“This vehicle is not covered under recall# 96v071000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. Ignition switch must be maneuvered for some electrical system parts to function. For instance, air conditioner will come on by maneuvering the ignition switch. Also, electric seat belts/power windows/ turn signals, and brake lights don't operate.”

“The driver's side passive restraint system(shoulder belt) locked up and became non-operational. Whenever the vehicle is started there is a horrible nosie that is emitted from the shoulder belt assembly unit. The same identical problem occured with the shoulder belt on the passenger's side.”

“The drivers side motorized seat belt is stuck 3/4 of the way back, the only way to use it is to slip it over your head. And also the drivers front seat, the seat welds broke, and you are setting in a reclining position, it is currently being held up with wood.”

“Consumer has had past problems with front automatic seat belts on both sides. Automatic seat belts will not retract back. Belt has to be tugged on to retract. Motor makes a grinding and rattling noise.”