The drivers side lap restraint belt cables twisted, causing the motor to burn out. The dealer is aware of the problem and has ordered the parts.
1995 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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The consumer said that the seat belt tracks need to be replaced, and dealer said they won't be able to repair vehicle until they receive parts. Parts are on a national back order. Nobody had contacted consumer from manufacturer.
Seat belt failed.
Seat belt will not retract automatically.
The shoulder part of the seat belt on the driver's is in the open position on the retractor. Vehicle taken to dealer on jan 19, 1998. The dealer is aware of the situation and stated to customer that part is on national back order and will not be able to correct until march of 98.
The defective driver's motorized seat belt stuck in the middle of the door in "a" pillar postion, which the seatbelt won't protect in event of accident.
While under normal use vehicle's seat belt retractors lock up to0 tightly, causing discomfort.
On several occasions the driver's automatic shoulder belt will move along track w/drivers door open. Cause of erratical movement not identified. Owner has been struck by buckle several times. Please describe details.
Consumer has taken vehicle to gateway ford on hwy 192 in kassimmee fl. 4 times, 1st time nov. 96 through feb. 97 they told him that they would do anything until the intermittent horn goes out completely. He has written and called customer's serv.1‑800‑392‑3673 n.
Consumer was involved in a 25-30 MPH rear end collision in which the ABS brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. Also, the driver's seat belt did not retract and the driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy.
While driving on freeway and trying to avoid some frying plywood , consumer lost control of auto and flipped over 6 times , air bags did not deploy and seat belts did not hold her.
Driver was hit by plywood on highway and the seat belt didn't restrain driver; he was ejected from the car.
Vehicle involved in an accident, car was airborne and neither seat belt locked in place, driver hit the steering wheel; also, the deployment of the driver's side air bag caused burns to the driver's left arm and hurt bck.
Motorized seat belt mechanism failed.
Lap/shoulder seatbelt on passenger's side will not retract, when opening the door will not properly stay shut. *ak possible wiring problem with lights, while driving, headlights and domelights dim, radio and speakers do not work properly, dealer replaced a ground wire to attempt to repair the dome light, also vehicle would not start, battery was replaced and vehicle still would not start, no problem was ever found for this problem. For seatbelts, dealer replaced belt track assembly and the door latch assembly.
Seat belt failure and no deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injuries to chest and back.
The driver's side seat belt release buckle attached to the door came off. During an accident.
With vehicle parked on an inclide, key would not turn in the ignition.
Rear hatch adjusted.
During impact, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not lock. *ak consumer also states air bags came loose from steering wheel but, failed to deploy.
Driver's side automatic seat belt will not retract into proper position, problem was present since vehicle was purchased.
The automatic seat belt tightens on driver while driving. Tt
Driver had to stop short, automatic seat belt locked up and tightened across neck rather trhan chest.
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