Table 1 shows six common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (four problems).
I was involved in a highway speed motor vehicle accident. I rear ended another vehicle at highway speeds. In the accident the seat belt pre-tensioner (or retractor) did not lock the belt in position. When I unbuckled after the accident the belt retracted back into the side panel. Read details...
The replacement part to perform seat belt buckle recall 03v507000 repairs had not been available for over a month. Read details...
In Nov. Of 2006, I took my 2001 Ford Escape to the dealership because my right rear passenger seatbelt was twisting and was not retracting. My child's booster seat was held with this belt and was not working. Read details...