1996 Ford Ranger seat belts problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1996 Ford Ranger — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drivers side seat belt buckle does not work. The tongue on the long strap does not lock into the buckle at the seat. I think this may be a recall problem with other models and/or years, but not 1996 Ford Rangers.”
filed Feb 26, 2023
“It took several attempts to get the drivers seat belt to latch. Shortly after the seat belt came unlatched as I was driving. After that the belt won't stay latched. *tr”
filed Sep 7, 2014
“Drivers side seat belt buckle does not release. Broken about ten years. Currently using middle seat belt buckle.”
filed Feb 9, 2022
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 1996 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.