1997 Ford F-150 seat belts problems

While driving approximately 50 to 55 MPH, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own. Trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on. Neither air bag deployed, and none of the three seat belts held passengers. Driver sustained face and head injuries. Front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated while he was driving, another vehicle cut him off which caused him to apply extreme pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. Upon depressing the brakes, he noticed that the seat belt latch was very loose, and caused him to lunge forward into the steering wheel. The manufacturer stated they were unable to offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 166,000 and the current mileage was 168,000. Updated 08/31/2011