One problem related to front seat belt retractor has been reported for the 2002 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2002 Escape.
Seat belt retractors don't work on both side[weak [return][springs causing doors not to shut when exiting vehicle metal connector blocks and damages door lock mechanism and punching large holes in weather strips I've replaced twice on each side. A recall on the seat belts returns should be issued. This problem chews up the seat belt connection metal and door lock mechanism which will eventually stop working after repeated closures. Some one could then fall out of there car.
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| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
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| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |