Seat belt problem 97 350 crew

[Rocky1]

Drivers side seat belt buckle is not locking into the buckle. New assembly from ford is $183.00. Anybody have any experience with this issue, know any work around?

Thanks,

Tony

[351fifty]

Junkyard? Have you checked to see if anything is lodged in there?

[Mudstomper99]

I have a blue one just the buckle ill sell ya

[Rocky1]

I have looked inside the buckle, didn't see anything. I think it may be worn out. Have you ever heard of a way to recondition just the buckle? One reason ford is so high is the middle seat strap is included in the package. Hate to have to replace it all.

[Rocky1]

Checked all local junk yards. None available in any color. Was hoping to find my color. Gray.

[351fifty]

That buckle is actually in a lot of different vehicles, length may be an issue but I could charge you cash pull one from a yard here ship it and still make money, you should check craigslist for someone parting out broncos and f-150 through f-superdutys kause that would be very cheap for ya

[toad]

That sucks!! I just scraped a truck with grey belts

[NightTrain601]

Have you tried a little penetrating oil into the latch?