Issue ID | 472765 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10066003 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 17/01/01 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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 nhtsa!!!*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PENN VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FASP10J0SWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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