Dt*: the contact stated the automatic seatbelts have come off the track. This occurred on both the front driver and passenger side. Both seatbelt assemblies will have to be replaced to correct the problem.
1995 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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My passenger side shoulder belt is stuck in a position so that it cannot be useful at all in an accident. It is stuck all the way forward so that it doesn't touch the passenger at all. Also, the drivers side shoulder belt doesn't seem to have any "stop" to it - I worry in an accident it wouldn't hold me in. I can't afford to take this in to get it fixed and would like ford to fix it for free. This has been happening continuously in the 6 months I've had the car.
Seat belts failed (came off track) heater wiring failed
Both front seat belt motors are inoperative on the 1995 ford escort. *bf *sc
The driver seat belt in my ford escort 95 has been broken. The person I bought it from said it was that way for a long time, because of the tract failure.
Failure of power assisted shoulder harness, which could result in serious upper body injury. I replace the defective assemble with one from an auto salvage yard because of the expense of a new one ($265.00).
Both front seat retractor motors/tracks have failed, resulting in front seat belts inoperable. Belts stuck in partial retracted mode resulting in shoulder belts not correctly positioned to properly restrain driver or front passenger. One belt is positioned if used would come across the seated person's neck. If this where a manual seatbelt system there would not be a problem, but there is no way to manually lock the shoulder belt in the proper position due to the electric system employed in this vehicle and it's failure. When the vehicle was purchased used it had 90158 actual miles. The used car dealer informed me that the problem could be resolved with the installation of "salvage" parts since the expense of repairing the seat belts by "ford" would exceed the value of the vehicle. I have been able to confirm this by talking with the repair departments at several ford dealers in the area. Talking with a number independant auto repair shops in the area this is a "common problem" with these vehicles, however ford will not honor repair of this "safety" issue. Research on the internet I have found this is also a common problem. I have observed that your site has an number of the same or similar complaints. I would like to know if the federal safety agency considers this a "passenger safety issue" requiring a recall, or does death or serious injury have to occur before an action is taken? Several comments have been made on line that because his is a "passenger safety issue" involving a "required safety component" that ford is obligated to repair the seat belt whther or not under warrenty without charge to the vehicle owner as long as the item was not damaged in an accident or subjected to improper use or repair. This vehicle according to carfax has never been involved in an accident and at the time of purchase was under 100000 miles, the limit of ford's general warranty.
While driving consumer's vehicle was rear ended. Driver's seat beltsnapped in half, and consumer was injured.
Failure in the drivers side shoulder harness mechanism allowing only the lap belt to be used. Dealership states it's an expensive repair. Contacted ford customer service and was advised that the failure would have to be corrected at my expense. I feel this is wrong as the harness is a required safety feature.
The driver's side retractable shoulder harness has failed and no longer functions. It locked in the mid-track position causing a significant driving and safety hazard. The belt was replaced under warranty at 49,000 miles by grass valley ford, ca, under warranty and has again failed in the same manner at 98,000 miles. Ford will not replace the restraint after 50,000 miles unless the customer pays for it. I guess they don't mind the liability involved with lawsuits and injuries caused by defective belts. Ford should be required to replace every broken seatbelt to protect the public from a known faulty design that has not been corrected. This should be a mandatory recall by the federal safety agency!!!
Automatic shoulder seat belt did not retract back into locking position, making it impossible for consumer to wear properly a seat belt. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Drivers side automatic seatbelt will not engage. Interior light will not work.
On april 11, 1995 I purchased a new 1995 ford lx, 1.9l sefi , VIN# [xxx]. After driving the car for a few days and settling into it, I began to notice a clicking sound coming from what to me sounded like the engine area on the driver's side and the steering column. I took the car back to the dealership immediately. The vehicle was not test driven and I was simply told that it was probably just new engine noise and it would stop. As time went on the clicking continued. I called back to the dealership several times then I just gave up because the vehicle was running okay and had caused no concern. On september 8, 1997 (clicking noise still there) I took the vehicle in for other problems. As invoice states, noise may be coming from engine area. On may 22, 2002 while driving the vehicle it just stopped!!!!! Referencing north central ford invoice no. [xxx] (which is attached) you can see the work that was performed. In reference the above-mentioned invoice, you will notice that the timing belt was replaced, one of the phone calls I received was to explain that the timing belt had snapped. Please notice that you will find nowhere mentioned that valves or anything else was checked. By the time all of this took place, the clicking noise had become more apparent and they were made aware that it was still there. Now for the grand finale, on april 29, 2003 I drove the car to a nearby store and when I came back out the clicking noise turned into a noise as if the engine were going to explode. I immediately stopped the vehicle and called a tow truck and it was taken to north central ford. I was informed that the mechanic thought push rod had gone. I have spoken to more than one mechanic (ase certified) who clearly believes that the valves should have been at least checked when that belt broke. This [xxx] vehicle was my pride and joy it was pampered. The mileage on it was a mere 74,639. [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine developed a cracked cylinder head. The only reason it cost 600.00 was that I repaired it myself. Seatbelts and transmission have not been repaired.
Consumer complained about motorized seat belt problem. The seat belt froze on the track in an upright position. Consumer contacted ford. However, ford stated that they could do nothing, and would charge consumer an astronomical fee to repair the motorized seat belt.
Driver side automatic shoulder belt inoperative, vehicle owner cited by local authorities for belt violation.
The drivers side harness strap would not hold. *nlm.
The front automatic seat belt continuously failed, which resulted in the belt being inoperative. The entire system needed to be replaced.
The driver's seat belt retractor did not lock, which caused the driver not to be restrained.
The front shoulder harness seatbelt on the driver side is stuck mid-track, which causes the seatbelt to rest across your neck. During any automobile accident, this would cause the driver to be improperly restrained or not restrained at all, resulting in serious injury, even death. A call (and trip) to the dealer got me nowhere, they say I will have to pay over $500.00 to have the seatbelt and its components repaired and/or replaced.
The seat belt buckle broke and the speedometer failed intermittently.
The left front safety belt broke without warning. *jb the left front sliding tract of the seat belt were replaced. Scc
Driver side seat belt, cruise control, and paint on hood. Ts
The driver side automatic shoulder belt is stuck four inches above the lock position. It can not be moved using the mechanical over ride. A ford service representative has inspected it and claims the track itself is damaged and as a result, the motor is burned out. Estimated cost to repair is more than $500. There are a number if similar complaints in the federal safety agency database, including an acknowledgement by ford service personal that the problem is wide spread. It is an unsafe situation, as the driver is not securely strapped in, even when fastening the belt manually, because it is too far from the shoulder to protect the driver in a collision. *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769306
The front passenger seat belt retractor is inoperative. The consumer is unable to wear the seat belt because it's too tight. *mr
The drivers shoulder harness will not function properly in its tracking system. I contacted a dealer about the problem and he told me that it was at my expense to fix. But is this not a major safty problem, and why with so many complaints is ford not excepting responsibilty. This is a very large concern for me as well as my spouse.
Both rear shoulder harness seatbelts have stopped functioning.
Consumer was informed that the restraint safety belts would lock on an impact of 5 MPH and that a hard pull on the belts should acuate locking mechanism, however this does not occur, both belts fail to lock during a hard pull.
Automatic seatbelt on the driver's side is stuck in the upright position. She cannot use seatbelt because of the defect. Dealership is aware of the problem. *ak consumer states that dealer broke the seat belt and replaced drivers seat belt motor and track for free, now it's broke again.
Both left and right side rear seat belts have not worked properly since shortly after purchaceing the car. The rear seat belts will not retract and pull up the tension of the belts. These belts will not protect the rear passengers from injury. Ford states that no recall has been issued for the belts and it will cost almost $500.00 to fix them for us. The ford dealer in el paso, tx (on montana street) let my wife drive away with rear seatblets that will not hold our children in thier seats in event of an accident. Furthermore, they said that if we had come to them before 48,000 miles they would have fixed them at no charge. I expected them to repair the seat belts at no charge (and still do).
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