2003 Ford Focus seat belts problems

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Seat belts · TN

The driver's side seat belt is coming to pieces. It looks like something is chewing on it.

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Seat belts · 93,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt buckle and retractor was inoperable. The seat belt warning lights was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they would replace the seat belt system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 80,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side and the contact's vehicle spun around. The air bags did not deploy and the front driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained bruises, contusions, a tear to her spine, a broken rib, and heart problems as a result of the impact to her chest. In addition, the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was injured. A police report of the incident was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Seat belts · CA · 1 injury

The left rear seatbelt shoulder strap harness caused my passenger, a young child, to almost be strangled, leaving marks and bruises to the neck. Child was unable to unbuckle seat belt on the right he pulled with both hands on the part of the seatbelt that crossed over his neck, to get out, the tension on seatbelt released, and stretched as he turned to the left and then tightened up, the seatbelt had to be cut to save him.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Seat belts · 153,896 miles · MI

The driver side seat belt is stuck and will not move, can not put seat belt on to drive. Pulled on belt it will not budge.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Seat belts · 80,000 miles · IL

My driver's seatbelt is not properly clicking shut, so the seatbelt is not properly secured.

Filed Jun 11, 2009 · Seat belts · IN

I own a 2003 ford focus and 3 out of 5 of my seat belts do not work properly. My passenger seat belt sometimes has to be ripped out in order for it to come unbuckled which could lead to someone dying if they cannot unbuckle after a crash. Two of my back seat belts will not buckle at all. I have contacted ford and they said I would have to pay to have them fixed. I however feel that this is a safety issue and they should fix it. I have also seen online that others have these same seat belt issues. This has been going on for at least a year. Thankfully there have been no wrecks yet so no one was stuck in the passenger seat but I am very fearful of this happening. I have even tried cleaning out the buckles and it did not work at all.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine, Locks · 70,000 miles · SC

I have replaced the transmission, the water pump, the thermostat, and all radiator hoses. The car overheats daily still. The stereo cuts on and off and can't be turned off by the power button. The rear left seatbelt is stuck where it can't be used. The driver window fell into the door, when the panel was removed it showed that the whole wire system had snapped. The driver door also can only be opened from the inside.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Seat belts · 17 miles · TX

Front passenger seat belt locks against the passenger and does not allow slow gentle movement in a non-crash environment. The front driver seat belt works fine and like normal. Have been to originating dealer twice to correct - no change in operation. Safety defect as crushing load causes passenger to hold belt physically out when seated or otherwise defeating belting arrangement.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · NY

Tried to put on drivers side seat belt and found it to be locked in place. Full seat belt assembly had to be replaced out of warranty.