Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Integrated Child Seat Belt problems |
My son was driving my 1998 Ford Escort lx on a 35 mph road when the driver in front of him slammed on his brakes. My son immediately tried to stop the car, but he rear-ended the other car before he could come to a complete stop. Read details...
Seatbelt retractors in the back of vehicle continually tighten, and will not allow for consumer to lean or move forward. Consumer has to release buckle and reattach buckle in order have freedom of movement. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Read details...
1998 Ford Escort. Both of the rear seat belts do not work. The seat belt straps will not pull out from the seat, which makes it impossible to use them. About a year ago the driver's side rear seat belt stopped retracting. This was in June of 2004. Read details...