Multiple eletrical failures in instrumentation and panel controls. Abrupt failure of dash lights that illuminate speedometer and other crucial instrumentation. Also, multiple failures of electrically powered passive restraints, confining front passengers in seats with inability to disable restraint (shoulder belt). Multiple electrical failures of other dash instrumentation/controls to include heating/cooling/fan/radio and signals. In regard to second component, inability to properly install independent child safety seat in right front (passenger) seat, even with manufacturer-supplied "locking clip" as belts cannot be properly b secured under any circumstances.
1992 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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Seat belt retractors failed.
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Automatic seatbelt on driver side is jammed/stuck in the middle, will not move or retract. Could cause loss of protection during an accident.
Front restraints willl not retract. The dealer has not been notified.
The automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side will not retract. Belt is locked in one position. Consumer also noticed loss of wires, cable hanging from the automatic belt. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states vehicle out of warranty. Please provide any further details.
The automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side does not retract. The driver is only able to us the lap portion of the seat belt. The dealer has been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Motorized seat belts get stuck/cable came out of the door.
Poor automatic seat and shoulder belt performance. The seat belt system will not retract periodically.
Passenger side seat belt failed to properly restrain passenger in rear end collision, causing injuries, also seat loosened upon impact.
Seat belts failed in rear end collision, causing injuries.
The drivers side seatbelt did not restrain the occupant in head-on collision. The seat belts are automatic restraints. Please describe.
Consumer was in an accident and the driver side seat belt retractor didn't restrain . Tt
Drivers auto shoulder/lap belt latches fail to engage or remain fastened. Please describe details. Tt
Upper steering column assembly has play; causes vehicle to wander; too much play would cause accident. Tt
Vehicle hit tree; driver's/passenger's automatic shoulder harness and lap belt did not hold. Tt
Driver's automatic shoulder harness did not hold upon impact; driver fell forward; vehicle was rearended during bumper to bumper traffic. Tt
Safety belt broke within two years after purchase of vehicle. Tt
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