1999 Ford Ranger seat belts problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1999 Ford Ranger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger side front seat belt has been replaced on this vehicle 3 times since nov of 2003. The total mileage driven since that first replacement is 9023. The first replacements were for all 4 seat belts, prior to warranty expiration at 49,499 miles. Now the passenger side is failing again…”
filed Jan 9, 2006
“During a 45 mph frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. The seat belt released from the belt buckle. Consumer sustained minor injuries, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
filed Aug 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Ranger | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Ranger | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 Ranger | 45 | 9% |
| 2000 Ranger | 23 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.