When applying brakes in an emergency driver's seat belt does not lock up. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1992 Ford Escort: seat belt won't latch or retract
10 of the 162 complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Driver's side seat belt has failed, causing a loss of protection . Dealer claimed cable needed to be replaced.
About 8 or 9 months ago rear seat belt on the driver's side stopped retracting. Also, about two weeks ago, rear seat belt on passenger's side stopped retracting. Belts were hanging out of the retractor. Problem was reported to dealership, and problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Wiring harness insulation obviously cut during assembly. Sharp metal edges on inside of liftgate and "d" pillar were the culprit. Bare wires and cut wires were shorting to chassis ground. Fire potential was serious. Intermittant 3rd brake light, rear window defroster and hatch light were nuisance problems. Other complainants on this sight had 3rd brake light melt down and fire... This could be a definite cause in the wagons and should be looked at closer in the sedans. Also, I was reading the complaints on this car and, though it has been fairly reliable for me, I have experienced the uncontrolled throttle accelleration or sticking on 2 occasions. Both times were during long trips and both times the symptoms would not disappear until after turning the ignition off and then back on. There is something to the other's complaints. Lastly, the left rear seat belt will not return. I also noticed an alarming number complaints of seat belt failures on this vehicle. The seat belt return mechanism is a faulty design. The assembly can spread apart, allowing the return spring to loose it's tension. There really should be a safety recall or investigation on the seat belt assemblies in this vehicle. Thanks.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle equipments: 1.) rear seat belt failed to retract; 2.) brake light builb would overheat, causing parts to melt; and 3.) vehicle would intermittently accelerate while shifting gears or at a stop position. Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Seat belt retractors failed.
Automatic seatbelt on driver side is jammed/stuck in the middle, will not move or retract. Could cause loss of protection during an accident.
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.
Consumer was in an accident and the driver side seat belt retractor didn't restrain . Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides revised passive restraint system information contained in the workshop manual and...
- Subject regarding passive restraint system service information
- Brief information on passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems
- Engineering is reviewing passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems in certain vehicles
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Escort seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1992 Ford Escort?
10 of 162 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort (6%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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