Recall campaign88V028000
Recall 88V028000: 1987–1988 Ford Crown Victoria and 1 other model
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
- Report received
- Mar 8, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 21,200vehicles
- Model years
- 1987–1988
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.
Possible consequence
Seat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.
Remedy
Remove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Ford Crown Victoria41 complaints
- 1988 Ford Crown Victoria42 complaints
- 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis43 complaints
- 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis73 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.