Problems with 2001 Ford Windstar SEAT BELTS

During inspection inspecter 38573 reported a diagnostic fault as airbag control module. after failed inspection. i looked for part with the avail. current part on vehicle is 1f2a-14b321-ee. i cannot find a part number matching. i took it to a second mechanic to verify if he infact was right. and i looked at the diagnostic and the airbag did not show up however what did show up after airbag light came on after a full memory clear was code b234 which points to driver safety belt buckle switch short circuit to ground. or in lames terms safety belt buckle switch. this should never in a cars life ever happen. if this happened before a accident this could cause death to the consumer. im the second owner of this vehicle i believe so im not sure if there's a recall for this particular issue as i do know there's one similar. my reinspection is due within 6 days. i feel i shouldn't have to pay for a repair for a part on something that should never need to replaced. especially when lives are at stake. *tr

Failure of speedometer, odometer, a/c compressor switch and blown fuse (#10 in fuse panel, 15 amp). failure of front passenger seat belt to remain engaged when holding a occupant. *tr

outrageous ,i have been researching the possible problem of an abs/brake light ,that keeps coming on in my 2001 ford wind star lx van. statement is 1999- 2003 ford windstar vans could have this and the problems that could occur. my oh my .. i have 3 children that ride in that van daily, i'm a low income parent. why would one take this chance with humans. i bought the van in march of 2009. 2 days later abs/ brake light came on. at the time i was told that i have an eagle warranty ..that might i add not even the ford dealer ship would except. i don't take chances where my children are involved. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. the contact stated that the seatbelt would not latch on the driver's side. a mechanic inspected the seat belt and stated that the latch components were defective. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). the current and failure mileages were approximately 141,000.

Dt*: the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. also, the driver's side seat belt was not clicking closed. the contact researched the vehicle online, and was concerned at the air bag recall information that was discovered. there were two nhtsa recalls , #00v270000 and # 00v412000, however the vehicle was not included in either recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been taken to a service dealer or an independent mechanic for inspection. *ak

On 11/20/05 at approximately 10:00 p.m. a deer ran in front of my van. the impact was on the drivers front left at the headlight section of the vehicle. minor damage was done to the vehicle but the incident caused injury to my wife. the drivers airbag didn't deploy but the passengers did. this caused the airbag to break my wife's wrist in 2 places. at the same time the drivers seat belt locked but the passengers didn't causing my wife to go forward. both of us were wearing our seat belts. this seems to me that there was some kind of defect in the system since everything happened backwards. at this time nothing has been done to the van but ford customer affairs is suppose to be contacting me. *jb

While driving a collision occurred.upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not engage. *ak

Complaint received via e-mail. my husband had an accident in which our car was totaled. the air bags never deployed, and the seat belts didn't hold him in place. his chest is real sore ,and he got whip lash. he is going to the doctor. on the vehicle that hit him the air bags deployed. *ak

The driver 's side seat belt unraveled. the consumer noticed a tear between the retractor. the mechanic informed the consumer that the seat belts was not a life time warranty. *jb *sc

Front passenger seat belt comes undone. this is an intermittent problem with the seat belt that we have been having and notified our ford dealer (winner ford, cherry hill, nj) about on our 25000 service. the service rep tested the seat belt latch with a tester and found no problems. i was told they would not replace the seat belt latch because ford would charge them for the part. he said they would check it again if we had any more problems. we continue to have problems with the belt latch coming undone while driving. there is no amount of tugging that will cause it to fail, the problem is intermittent. winner ford has not sent out our service sheet with the seat belt problem reported on it. it has been since 4/17/2003, and then again servicing on 4/24/2003 and no paperwork from the dealer with the problem reported by me and no remedy for this potentially dangerous safety problem. *jb rq04011.*pco

An electrical connector seal had to be installed, the seat buckles and rear wiper motor cover were replaced, the abs failed, and right before the engine shut down all the lights on the dash board illuminated, after the vehicle was repaired the intake manifold, speed sensor and brake sensor failed. *ph *jb rq04011.*pco

I was in a car accident. after i slammed on the brakes, the seat belt popped off. i hit the steering wheel. the passenger air bag deployed but the driver's side air bag did not deploy. although the car was drivable, the seat belt remained locked and unusable after the accident. *nlm rq04011.*pco

Consumer collided head-on with an animal weighing approximately 80-90lbs while driving about 45-50mph on highway. the driver and passenger safety belts extracted "entirely" from their housing and did not retract to restrain occupants. the consumer and passenger suffered injuries as a result. ts

While the consumer was driving at 35 mph hit another vehicle. during the accident the driver side air bag failed to deploy. also, the seat belt failed. due to this accident the consumer bruised her sternum and hurt her back. *yh

While in motion, vehicle suffered a blowout. the consumer is seeking reimbursement for charges incurred for the blown tire. *jg the consumer found that the seat belt buckle inoperative. (recall#01v227001) the tire had less than one thousand miles when the incident occurred. *scc rq04011.*pco

Driver rear bench seat belt buckle would not latch properly. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak *tt

Upon impact both seat belts did not lock, and air bags did not deploy for the driver or the passenger.*ak

Ford belt buckle inspection is probably flawed. the passenger side buckles in both my 2001 windstar and 2001 f-250 intermittently latch in the "slightly depressed" position as described in the recall paperwork.*ak rq04011.*pco