1988 Ford Taurus seat belts problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seatbelt buckles just came apart in my hands. Both front seatbelts have no buckles, because of this. Rear wiring for running lights, developed extreme corrosion and taillights continuously blew out approximately every two-three days. A small electrical burnout occurred burning the plugs and lenses…”
filed May 19, 2000
“Driver's side seat belt buckle broke in half, consumer can't drive without seatbelt, it is state law which could result in injury if an accident occured. *ak *yc”
filed Dec 8, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 Taurus | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 Taurus | 24 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford Taurus
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.