THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS SPOOLED ALL THE WAY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT ON 2013 FORD TAURUS. NEW PARTS ON THE WAY, BUT SHOULDN'T THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY LAST MORE THAN 4-5 YEARS?..UPDATED 01/04/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/10/2017*JS
2013 ford Taurus seatbelts problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT DRIVES A 2013 FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT STEEL CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN THE OFFICER TRIED TO SECURE HIMSELF IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE DRIVING. THE CABLE FLEW UP AFTER BEING SNAPPED IN FROM THE BASE OF THE ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE …
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2013 ford Taurus?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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