1996 Ford Mustang seat belts problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1996 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer noticed that both drive r and passenger retractors deteriorated. The belts were inoperable when in use. Consumer was afraid that there was a great risk involved while driving without belts.*ak”
filed Jul 6, 2004
“Consumer noticed that both driver and passenger retrctors deteriorated. The belts were inoperable. Consumer was afraid there was a great risk involved while driving without belts.*ak”
filed Jul 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Mustang | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Mustang | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Mustang
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.