| Issue ID | 533609 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10115411 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/09/04 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle experienced difficulty with the front passenger side seat belt. Each time the brake was applied to turn the corner or hitting a bump in the road the safety belt will tighten. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and manufacturer, and was told that there was nothing they could do. *ak consumer stated that the seat belt locked up so tight that it hurt his chest and neck. It would not release until the seat belt was unbuckled. The consumer had to let it retract all the way back, then rebuckle it. *bf *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNW20P84EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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