1998 Ford Escort seat belts problems

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

My son was driving my 1998 ford escort lx on a 35 MPH road when the driver in front of him slammed on his brakes. My son immediately tried to stop the car, but he rear-ended the other car before he could come to a complete stop. During the impact, the driver's seat belt did not lock in place and the dual airbags did not deploy - allowing my son's upper body to continue forward until his face hit the steering wheel. The lap belt functioned properly, holding my son's lower body in place.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Airbags, Seat belts · 81,756 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford escort. While driving between 35-40 MPH, rear ended another vehicle. At the time of the crash, the air bags failed to deploy. Both occupants were wearing seat belts, but that did not prevent them from being thrown to the front of the vehicle and injured. The driver sustained injuries to the head and face. A police report was filed. The vehicle was partially destroyed and the front bumper, bumper support, radiator and support, air conditioner condenser, and power steering reservoir were damaged. The failure and current mileages were 81,756.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Seat belts · CA

Dt: 1998 ford escort. Both of the rear seat belts do not work. The seat belt straps will not pull out from the seat, which makes it impossible to use them. About a year ago the driver's side rear seat belt stopped retracting. This was in june of 2004. And on 7-25-05 the passenger side rear seat belt stopped retracting. The consumer had taken it to two different dealerships and they told her that the seat belts were not covered under warranty. When she contacted the manufacturer, they told her the same thing. There were no other known problems with the vehicle at this time. Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident in 2002. But, it was just a fender bender type issue. No one was in the rear of the vehicle at that time.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · OH · crash · 1 injury

While driving approximately 20 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, seat belts did not lock, and air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 70,000 miles · FL

Rear outboard seat belts are unable to retract. As a result, the child seats are not being restraint.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seat belts · WI

I have had this problem since I purchased the vehicle, as you are driving the back of the seat will drop down. I had taken it in to the service center and made comment of this to which I was told I have never heard anything like it before. What I have found out over the years and miles, is that the seatbelt strap at the lap can catch on the release lever of the seat and any shifting in position will pull on the lever and release the seat back. This is just a warning to others as it can cause a fatal accident as it catches the unsuspecting driver off guard when the back of your seat falls. I have had this happen over a dozen times since owning the vehicle.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Seat belts · 92,000 miles · CA

Vehicle's rear seat belts are locking in the retract position and wouldn't release. Consumer is unable to properly retrain children in css. The dealership indicated the seat belt system needs replacement in order the correct problem.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Seat belts · MI

When the consumer placed her daughter inside of the child intergrated car seat, the consumer noticed the strap had separated.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Seat belts · NE

Driver's side automatic seatbelt is goes up and down intermittently without prior warning. Belt is stuck half way because it is off the track. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Seatbelt retractors in the back of vehicle continually tighten, and will not allow for consumer to lean or move forward. Consumer has to release buckle and reattach buckle in order have freedom of movement. Please provide any additional information/attachments.