Electronic seatbelt does not work, this is a hazard, if I have a wreck, I'm a gonner!
1991 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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Driver's side shoulder belt locked halfway down track, prior to failure the belt rarely worked as it was intended to.
Consumer was putting on driver's side shoulder seat belt and noticed it pulled only halfway. Dealer said it was not safety related. *ak the shoulder harness which is electronically operated failed . It is safety hazard and illegal to operate the vehicle under this condition.
I was involved in a little accident. I was going 20 MPH on impact and my automatic seat belt broke out of the track.I was not seriously hurt but could have been crippled.what can I do? My seat belt and track are now junk and I am worried about driving a ford again because of the seat belt thing.
Seat belt on driver's side fails to operate properly. Whenever door is opened belt does not move. Remains in one position. Motor is not working. Would need to hit the emergency release to get in or out of the driver's seat. Taking vehicle to dealership.
Driver automatic seat belt will not work. Sometimes when door is opened, not allowing person to get out, and a noise could be heard, like it was still working. But, won't work. Same problem started happening on the passenger's side. *ak the cable in the body frame broken creating a chocke hazard for the child.
The driver's side shoulder restraint in the '91 escort attaches to a sliding mechanism above the door window. This mechanism moves forward when the door is opened to free the driver and retracts to secure the driver when the door is closed. Ours is now broken. Ford disclaims any responsibility for repairing this necessary safety feature. Dwp.
Driver side seat belt malfunctioned. Yh
Driver's restraint does not retract on the anchors and the passenger's restraint does not release . Dealer will be notified. *ak
Driver's side seat belt will not retract because the cable is defective. Manufacturer has been notified.
I called ford recall inq. Info. I was advised not recall, I would need to pay for repairs. No safety defect mentioned within summary.
Passenger'a automatic seat belt stopped working. Wires were hanging out of the cable at the door. The wires were coated with grease. Had contacted manufacturer & dealer & was informed nothing could be done. The vehicle was out of warranty.
Automatic shoulder belt is stuck forward and won't retract out of forward position.
Automatic seat belt has come out of the holder and has fallen down. Nm
Steering column came apart and the shaft was loose causing steering difficulty prior to recall notice. (91e-019)
I have another escort a 1996 4 door and the automatic seat belt failed on it also
Track gets stuck about halfway and the seat belt light stays on. Consumer not strapped in safely. Belt does not go back properly. When track is all the way back, it has to be released manually. Dealer contacted and no warranty. Repairs would be a owners expense. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Stu tischler reports. All seat belts,shoulder and lap, don't restrain the passenger in all positions. They give when tugged on. Dealer is not aware of the problem, and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Vehicle fire due to failure of the wiring in the seat belt mechanism.
When entering vehicle the belt will not retract or slide for the lock down position for entry, now the belt does not work properly. The driver's side motorized shoulder belt is not working properly.
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision traveling 20 to 30 MPH, and upon impact the motorized shoulder belt failed to engage, causing the occupant to be pushed into the steering wheel. Also hit the windshield.
The shoulder belt on the driver's side will not retract. The belt is stuck in the back position and will not come forward. The owner replaced the belt 2 years ago for the same problem. The problem has not been corrected at this time.
Vehicle was parked with both doors opened, and right side automatic seat belt came back, trapping 7-year old child, who sustained bruises on his throat and neck. Rear belt was replaced, but failed again within 6 months. In addition, driver's seat belt got caught half way in track and no longer works.
Driver's side automatic shoulder belt did not hold driver during a collision. Driver's chest hit the rim of the steering wheel, resulting in an injury.
Passive restraint seat belts failed 3 times.
Design of vehicles exhaust system allows exhaust condensation to drip directly onto the trailer arm, which caused the trailing arm to rust out.
Driver's/passenger's motorized seat belts jammed, preventing the seat belts from traveling along the path from an open to a closed/secure position. Replaced the motorized belts.
Vehicles front passengers seat belt will sometimes work and sometimes will not the seat belt will stop half way when trying to open the door. *ak
Driver passive restraints: seat belt on driver side is inoperative, motor stopped working belt is jammed. Took vehicle in for repair and they say it was jammmed and they had to repalce the entire unit.
The seat belt does not retract on the driver's side. The belt is stucked in the middle of retractor. The problem has not been corrected.
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