Rear Seat Belt Problems of Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they would have to replace the retractor assembly for the seat belt at a cost of $500. The dealer advsied that the parts needed for repairs were no in stock and were ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

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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. The dealership told me that due to a flaw, condensation was able to get inside and that it had caused an internal spring to rust and break. They told me that in 2002 + models, it was redesigned and that coil or spring is now protected with a protective covering. I called Ford motor corp and they covered the repair and I had to pay a $75. 00 deductible. Now 13 months later, the same problem had re- occurred. This time Ford motor corp. Says they will not cover it because my vehicle is out of warranty. I again reminded them that this faulty seatbelt is being used to secure my seven year old daughter's booster seat and it terrifies me to think of what could have happened to her if I was in a serious collision. Ford did have a safety seatbelt recall on a front seatbelt latch and I complied and I think that was in 2004. I believe that this problem has the propensity to lead to a serious injury if it is not resolved.

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The passenger seat belt on drivers side rear does not latch properly.

The rear seat belt buckle assembly did not lock into place due to the buckle not engaging.