Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2024 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
We are concerned that the seatbelt and possibly airbag malfunctioned and contributed to my mother in laws death on 11/17/2025. The drivers seatbelt had not been latching properly and would come unlatched at random times prior to the accident. The car was taken to dealership, based on the seatbelt not staying latched and it was repaired on 10/20/2025. She continued to have issues with it after the repair. Less than a month later, she was killed in a low speed collision. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma to the chest. The officer on the scene expressed concern that the seatbelt malfunctioned and that it did not hold her securely.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and a message "belt monitor service required" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced customer satisfaction program: 24n08; as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.