Table 1 shows six common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (26 problems).
The driver side motorized seat belt has ceased functioning and is now stuck midway along the top part of the seat belt track. This being the case the seat belt will not protect the driver in the event of a sudden stop. Read details...
Driver's side seat belt retracter does not retract. Read details...
Both rear passenger seat belts failed (became inoperable) within 1 week of each other, through normal usage. Ford refused to replace the seat belts at no cost because the warranty expired less than 2 months before. Read details...