Seat Belt Problems of Ford Escort - part 2

Passenger was leaning forward when the brakes were applied and the shoulder belts did not retract or extend. The belts locked in postion after occupants heard a loud rattle and clunk sound from the rear cargo compartment.

See all problems of the 1996 Ford Escort 🔎.

False deployment of both air bags.

See all problems of the 1997 Ford Escort 🔎.

Driver's shoulder belt got stuck which caused the driver's seatbelt to become inoperative and will not protect occupant in the event of a crash. Then the passenger's seatbelt malfunctioned. Currently, the driver's seatbelt malfunctioned again.

Oxygen sensor failed; also automatic seat belts locked during deployment, injuring driver and wife and gas gauge malfunctioned, is off by at least 3 gallons.

Car was in a flood while parked in the driveway, motorized seat belts began rattling on both sides and operated erratically.

Driver's side lap/shoulder belt failure, automatic shoulder belt retractor caused the seat belt to catch on the sunvisier.

Seat belts in rear will jam up. Will lock sometimes and then again will not lock. Dealer contacted have to replaced seat belts.

See all problems of the 2000 Ford Escort 🔎.

Both the driver's side and passenger's side motor seat belts stopped working. Driver's side motor stopped moving. The seatbelt in the middle of the track. Sometimes I get hit in the head when I get out. The tool that came with the car to manually move the seat belt does not work. Luckily, the passenger side seat belt motor stopped when it was in the normal position. When going faster than 45 mph the speedometer jumps to 70 mph or faster and makes a weird noise.

Vehicle was rear ended, and none of the vehicles seat belts, front or rear, held the passengers. All 3 passengers were thrown forward. Dealer said the owner was at fault for seatbelts not working.

See all problems of the 1999 Ford Escort 🔎.

Vehicle was hit on the driver's side while traveling at 20mph by another vehicle traveling over 60mph. Both driver's and passenger's seat belts faile d to operate properly, and they were thrown to the backseat of vehicle . Vehicle was totaled. There was one fatality, and one injury.

Seat belt track malfunctions inconsistently.

My driverside automatic seatbelt has come off track, therefore leaving me with no driverside seatbelt. If I was to get in an accident, I would have to rely on the airbag only. If I get stopped by the police, then I will get a seatbelt ticket. Then I would have to pay a fine for something I couldn't control or better yet that Ford couldn't control. I called them and since my 50,000 mile safety restraint warranty was expired there was nothing that they could do for me. Now all I can do is hope I don't get in an accident or get pulled over because now my life is in Ford's hands (by their choice, not mine). I mean plain and simple, that's a lifesaving device that's just not there for me.

While driving at 70 mph vehicle went over a patch of ice, causing owner to lose control of vehicle. Vehicle then rolled over 3-4 times, and the middle rear lap belt did not hold child seat in place.

Driver's side passive shoulder belt motor failed at half-way point on its track. This is my 16 year old nephew's car. Local Ford dealer says the seat belt was "twelve(12) days past warranty" and wants to charge the kid over $300. For repair. This is a safety item, isn't it the manufacture's responsibility?the kid doesnt want to spend the money on the repair if he drives it the way it is now he is breaking michigan's seatbelt laws not to mention risking serious injury. Any info you can give would be very helpful.

Vehicle's rear seat belts are locking in the retract position and wouldn't release. Consumer is unable to properly retrain children in css. The dealership indicated the seat belt system needs replacement in order the correct problem.

See all problems of the 1998 Ford Escort 🔎.