Seat belt retractors

1Red99Pony2NV · 10-26-2004, 10:27 PM

I am new to the board, but I was wondering if anyone has a problem with the seat belt retractors? The front seat belts on my 99 LX don't fully retract automatically; I have to feed them back by hand. Is this a common problem? Does it a remedy other than having to ransom my car at the dealer?

Orange97GTVert · 10-26-2004, 11:20 PM

Welcome to Mustangworks!

We had a similar problem on our 2002 Coupe. The passenger side belt got twisted in the retractor and it locked up. Luckily, it was still under warranty, they had to replace the entire seat belt assembly because they couldn't unjam it.

Your 99 is probably out of warranty, but check with your Ford dealer to see if there has been any recall on that, if so possibly it can be repaired under warranty anyway. If not, there are plenty of donors lurking in the salvage yards.

Check with www.stangparts.com. They specialize in parting out wrecked Mustangs. Good source for body and interior parts as well as engines/ trannys.

10-26-2004, 10:27 PM	#1
1Red99Pony2NV Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 5	Seat belt retractors I am new to the board, but I was wondering if anyone has a problem with the seat belt retractors? The front seat belts on my 99 LX don't fully retract automatically; I have to feed them back by hand. Is this a common problem? Does it a remedy other than having to ransom my car at the dealer?

10-26-2004, 11:20 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Seat belt retractors Welcome to Mustangworks! We had a similar problem on our 2002 Coupe. The passenger side belt got twisted in the retractor and it locked up. Luckily, it was still under warranty, they had to replace the entire seat belt assembly because they couldn't unjam it. Your 99 is probably out of warranty, but check with your Ford dealer to see if there has been any recall on that, if so possibly it can be repaired under warranty anyway. If not, there are plenty of donors lurking in the salvage yards. Check with www.stangparts.com. They specialize in parting out wrecked Mustangs. Good source for body and interior parts as well as engines/ trannys. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

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