1993 Ford Escort seat belts problems

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Seat belts · 145,347 miles · CA

Passenger's side front seatbelt stopped working in october 2003, driver's side seatbelt stopped working about february 2004, automatic belt retractors try to move then stop. A grinding / whirring can be heard at times. Both belts are un usable.

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 6,000 miles · NC

In 1992 I bought a brand new 1993 escort gt spartanburg, sc. The 1st part of the year everything was fine. After, the car was in and out of the shop to date for hesitation, fuel system problems, odd noises and other things. I filed for lemon law in 1993-94 in texas. Was told they would replace the motor, could take up to a month before I got the car back. When asked if they would supply a loaner car I was told no. Without finances to rent a car to get to & from work (50 mls daily) I could not accept the offer at that time without them providing transportation. Over the years, it's been 1 problem after another. Since 1994, I replaced 3 catalytic converters, numerous diagnostic machines to find why it would stall in idle and no acceleration after car warmed up& other things. In 1995, the fuel tank developed a crack at solder joint between the fuel return & the fuel pump sending unit located at top of tank resulting in fumes & gas leaking when filled. Three ford dealerships said only 1992 ford escorts were included in the recall for this problem and there was nothing they could do even though it was manufactured in 1992. The automatic seat belt, driver side quit working. We replaced it with a new one but still won't work. Something wrong with the wiring. Two ford dealerships can't fix nor two auto electricians. I contacted ford again under lemon law, they told me it was a one time offer. Since I refused the first offer, there was nothing they could do. Recommended I sell the car and buy another one. I can not possibly put these problems on someone else? This was totally unethical. I"ve been loyal to ford since in my teens. This is my 2nd ford escort & my first/only new vehicle I ever owned. I still have the car & would really like ford to do right by me in this situation.

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Seat belts · 188,000 miles · CA

Tl* -the contact stated that the passenger shoulder restraint and the driver's seat belt were not working in her 1993 ford escort and she discovered that it is not uncommon for her vehicle. She contacted ford motor company and they told her that the dealer can service her vehicle, but it would not be covered under the warranty. The warranty is does not cover vehicles over 5 years or 50,000 mileage. This was told to her by 1 supervisor and 2 representatives. She also experienced a buckle failure that she must repair at her own cost.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Seat belts · CA

Female end of elr lap belt spontainiously stopped latching.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 27,000 miles · UT

Consumer's vehicle has motorized seat belts. The belt will tighten inadvertently, feeling as if consumer was being choked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the repairs will cost $400.00. *ak....also, front fender and middle of the vehicle above the fender is peeling paint, and check engine light comes on while driving and goes off when stepping on the brakes at stop sign or traffic light or whenever consumer applies the brakes.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Seat belts · 98,181 miles · LA

Automatic driver side seat belt failed.

Filed Jan 11, 2003 · Seat belts · WI · crash

My son was killed in an auto accident. He was the driver. The shoulder harness broke loose from the door frame. His car was a 1993 ford escort with automatic shoulder harness. The shoulder harness assembly stayed in the door frame, but the part that holds the shoulder harness in the unit broke. Ts

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Seat belts · UT

Consumer states that the front seat belts are inoperable. Dealer notified said track and motor is defective. Ts

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 35,000 miles · CA

Fuel tank leaking at hose fitting. Crack in plastic tank. No replacement available due to many failures. Bought car new and it has never been in a wreck. Seat belts fail to retract in rear seat compartment. Dealer fixed twice for the same problem. Car is now out of warranty. *mr *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*768008

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Fuel system, Seat belts · CA

Fuel tank leaking at hose fitting. Crack in plastic tank. No replacement available due to many failures. Bought car new and it has never been in a wreck. Seat belts fail to retract in rear seat compartment. Dealer fixed twice for the same problem. Car is now out of warranty. Mr