Issue ID | 417496 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10008526 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/09/02 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The driver side automatic shoulder belt is stuck four inches above the lock position. It can not be moved using the mechanical over ride. A ford service representative has inspected it and claims the track itself is damaged and as a result, the motor is burned out. Estimated cost to repair is more than $500. There are a number if similar complaints in the nhtsa database, including an acknowledgement by ford service personal that the problem is wide spread. It is an unsafe situation, as the driver is not securely strapped in, even when fastening the belt manually, because it is too far from the shoulder to protect the driver in a collision. *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769306 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | WASHOUGAL, WA |
VIN pattern | 3FASP15J2SRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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