Front seat belt retractor failed.consumer stated that she owned a another ford escort of a different year and the seat belts failed.
1996 Ford Escort seat belts complaints
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Consumer complained of a seat belt problem. Vehicle was equipped with automatic retractable seat belts, and the technician had to disconnect the motor of the retractable seat belts because it was getting too hot.
My son owns a 1996 ford escort which has a motorized shoulder harness assembly. The shoulder harness jammed and he could no longer use that part, although the seat belt worked. I took it to the local ford dealership. They said parts & labor to replace the track & motor were over $500! This is probably half of what the car is worth. He was then stopped for a seat belt violation and told by the wisconsin state trooper it had to be fixed. After several calls to salvage yards I was fortunate enough to find a used one at at reasonable price. However I was surprised to find out this is a very common problem, and most of the salvage yards didn't have them because of the demand. I don't think such an important safety item should cost so much to replace, especially when they are apparently a poor design and commonly need fixing.
Tries to accelerate and push through stoplights when my foot is on the brake. Accelerates with out me and even trying to brake won't stop. Stop and put it in park and it revs the enging to very high RPM's.
Failed driver side restraint system.
On 7/17/2003 the driver side rear seat belt was pulled out for use and would not retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the retractor. Currently, passenger side rear seat belt has done the same thing. *ak *ts
Rear seat belt retractor failed. There was no upper body restraint for passengers.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the consumer as designed, the consumer was injured. *jb
Consumer called complaining about the front seat belts do not hold the driver neither the passenger in the seat. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ph
Restrain belts automatic system front seat driving side is not work properly, dealer has replaced twice and still reoccurring the problem. Please provide further information. Mr
Consumer states then when drvr's door is shut the automatic driver's side shoulder belt does not fully release or secure occupant. The belt will only move to the halfway point on the track. Consumer states that while driving the belt will continously click as if trying to move but consumer is unable to adjust manually. Nlm
Both rear seatbelt retractors no longer work, parts were replaced in july 1997.
Seatbelt retractor is broken . Dealer was notified.
Driver's side automatic seat belt unraveled and malfunctioned. When sudden brakes were applied tension in seat belt didn't respond. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
The automatic seat belt on the drivers side has jammed in it's track. I have been advised I will have to replace the seatbelt motor as well. The warranty covering this part is only 5 yrs/50,000 miles. I feel that ford installed faulty equipment on my car and am disappointed in the quality of this major part of the safety system. I think ford needs to recall this product given the serious nature of this obvious defect.
While driving, drivers seat belt broke, causing seat belt to become inoperable. Also seat belt sensors are not properly engaging. *ak
Both rearshoulder systems have failed. Shoulder harnesses are fully extended and will not retract.
Do people have to die before someone takes action and how many. No safety defec tmentioned.
Both rear passenger seat belts failed (became inoperable) within 1 week of each other, through normal usage. Ford refused to replace the seat belts at no cost because the warranty expired less than 2 months before. Since 3 young children are normally seated in the rear, this became a major safety issue. This was a very costly repair and had there been an accident involved, there most would likely would have been major injuries.
Driver's side passive shoulder belt motor failed at half-way point on its track.this is my 16 year old nephew's car. Local ford dealer says the seat belt was "twelve(12) days past warranty" and wants to charge the kid over $300. For repair. This is a safety item, isn't it the manufacture's responsibility?the kid doesnt want to spend the money on the repair if he drives it the way it is now he is breaking michigan's seatbelt laws not to mention risking serious injury. Any info you can give would be very helpful.
Driver's seat belt stopped in open position, 4 weeks later, passenger's seatbelt stopped working, also open position.
Driver's seat belt does not fully extend from retracting mechanism, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Electronic shoulder belt track sticks in the middle position failing to lock into a position that would restrain driver. Dealership has examined vehicle, and will repair the problem at consumer's cost. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Speedometer jumps erratically at speeds above 50 MPH. Not covered under extended warranty although brochure leads you to believe so. Dealership knew it was the speedometer itself and not a dry cable because of history of same problems. 2nd problem; at appox 80,000 miles the drivers side rear seat belt would not retract. I recognize that things do break, but when the passenger side rear seat belt wouldn't retract just a few months later, I came to the conclusion that there is a design defect.
When making a sudden stop seat belt would not lock up. Please provide further information.
Both rear seat belts will not retract or lock.
Power seatbelt stopped halfway in track, will cost over $600, check engine light comes on intermitantly, while everything checks out okay mechanically, can't figure what's causing it to come on
Motorized seat belt cable on passenger's side broke, and one on driver's side is not working any more.
Sealt belt on the driver's side snapped off in track and caused a concusion as well as a large contusion to my head. It required 14 stitches and 10 staples. The air bags depolyed late causeing my husband to hit his head on the windsheild. And rupturing my spleen.
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on a side street I was traveling on northbound, and he was traveling on same lane, but opposite street. Seat belts did not function properly.
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