Consumer states the motorized seat belt on the driver side stops midway on the track leaving the driver unrestrained. The dealer has been contacted, the consumer feels that he dealer should replace the component free of charge since it is safety related .*jb
1993 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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I have always used the seat belts on my previous vehicles. I have been aware of the "automatic" shoulder harnesses but was always wary of their reliability. Now that a failure has ocurred on my first encounter with them, my suspicions seem to be confirmed. The problem with this type of system is that it is probably expensive to repair and most consumers will not spend the money on a repair and just stop using it. If a system designed to protect me fails at all how can I have confidence that it will protect me if , god forbid, it has to be called upon to do so.
Seat belts on driver side, passenger side and rear passenger have totally failed. Ford says the the car is outside the 50,000 mile warranty and therefore not obligated for the failure. Estimates range at $1100.00 to replace all the seat belts. This is unacceptable. A vital component has failed therefore ford should pay the replacement cost before injuries occur and questions of liability arise in a court of law.
My rear seat belts came off the buckles were right in my grandchild's hand.one I did'nt think was too bad but two did the same think I contacted jakk adkins and ford mtr boyh told me that the car wasn't under warrantee so they would't do anything about it I had them replaced and the garage told me that they were never sewn under the seat I have the straps and there are no stitch marks .where the buckles came off it looks like the thread just gave away anyinformatio will be appreciatedet.
Electric seatbelts do not retract to locked position when door is closed. They stay "jammed" in the open position, forward by the dashboard. Therefore, front 3-point safety belts non-functional. American honda replaced my father's when the same thing happened. Chrysler replaced my neighbor's when hers quit working. Does ford have some responsibility, here?.
Passenger's side front seatbelt stopped working in june 1999, driver's side seatbelt stopped working on 1june2001, causing loss of protection. Both times belts moved a few inches, then stopped.
Automatic seat belt operates correctly when door is closed,closing when door seat belt harness doesn't secure across chest. Consumers states that ford, probe has same problem, and manufacturer should have a solution for escort because it is a safety issue.*ak this vehicle had the same defects as that of 1990 probe produced by the same manufacturer.
Driver's shoulder harness does not retract along track. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and vehicle needs a new track and motor.
Driver shoulder belt stuck half-way and not locked. While at dealer another owner came in with identical problem with 1993 escort. Dealer said he saw the same problem the previous day with 1995 escort. Dealer will fix at owner's cost. Estimate was $350.00.
Motorized seat belt does not lock, and it clicks continuously. Seat light flashes. Problem is occurring all the time. Has not contacted dealer yet.
Operable shoulder harness failed. Dealer charged for replacement.
Even though I did not have an accident in relation to this problem, doesn't not comfort me.there is a good possibility that I could have a large amount of damage done to myself if I was in a car accident.in fact, when I was in a car accident in april, I probably wouldn't have received back injuries. I did had I been able to have it on with my lap belt. Mostly, I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing my problem.
Automatic seat belts would go half way on to track. Would be difficult to get in or out of vehicle. Emergency bypass would lock up. Cannot turn the handle. Has happened three times. Been to an independent mechanic for the 1st replacement. This has happened again.
The passenger and driver's side restraint belt is sticking, the lap belt on the driver's side won't come up for the consumer to fasten, sometimes the shoulder restraints come forward when they shouldn't.
Driver had lost control of vehicle, possibly fell asleep and ran off the road , car went over enbankment and hit head-on against rocks. Driver was thrown from vehicle through windshield about 30-35 feet due failure of automatic seatbelt. Automatic seat belt was in forward postion on the automatic rail, and both doors were completely closed. Also battery was thrown from the vehicle . Defect resulted in death of driver.
Both right and left shoulder seat belts have seperated from the track and motorized assembly. Seat belts will are not secured properly to vehicle. Contacted ford in june 2000 and requested repair. Ford declined to repair seat belts without charging the customer. This is a severe safety hazard and I have noted many ford escorts with similar problems. Also, there are many complaints listed from other escort owners on your website. Please investigate this safety hazard.
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The drivers side motorized shoulder belt does not travel forward when opening the door, occasionally it will go partially forward or completely forward while consumer is still seated in the vheicle. There was a recall (96s48)on the component but consumers vehicle not included due to model of vehicle. Nlm
Seat (shoulder strap) will not retract forward when door is opened, does not alway retract back, lap belt has broken twice, replace once, lap belt sometimes get stuck, buzzer goes off when the back doors opens which is not suppose to happen.
The consumers motorized shoulder belt has come off track so often the he has pulled the fuse so they would retract anymore until they were fixed. Nlm
Driver's side seat belt was making a clicking noise. Seat belt would not go back into restraint. It just stuck, and consumer was not restrained. *ak
Seatbelt failure investigated by officer mike sedam #14760, california highway patrol central division multidisciplinary accident investigation team. Case number: cl-007-00. Contact number: (559)277-7250. Lap portion of passive restrain system was not being worn. Forces involved in the rollover collision caused sufficient stress to the passive restraint latch to break the internal latching mechanism.
Driver's side seat belt will not retract, making it impossible use seat belts. Please provide further information.
Automatic seat belts are inoperable due to defect within the electrical system. Please give any further details.
The seat belt on the driver's side was stuck while retracting, was nearly at end of belt. Can hear the motor running, but nothing was happening.
Could you tell me if there is a recall on the items I submitted the key cylinder/ingition and the passive restraint motor.
The automatic seat belt carrier gets stuck mid-way in the track on the driver's side. The motor tries to move it about every 15 seconds but ususally does not get it loose. I have been able to get it loose when it does lock into place, but sometimes was unable to use the seatbelt during operation of the vehicle.
Ford takes no responsibily, possibility of inoperability in an accident situation is probable
Emergency seat belt system, that suppose to retract in an accident did not work while in an head-on collision at 25 to 30 MPH. Dealer has not been contacted.
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