We have classified the 2 complaints from 2000 Ford Escort about SEAT BELTS into the following categories.
I had an accident in east grand forks, minnesota on 02/28/06 i was going north on 5th ave n.e. and t-boned the other vehicle traveling westbound on 10th st n.e. they failed to stop at a stop sign. my air bags did not deploy all the way out they popped out of the steering wheel and dash on the passenger side but the air bag layed in my lap after the accident and vehicles came to a rest i still heard the air bags trying to inflate on impact my drivers door also flew open and my seat belt on the drivers side did not lock i was the only person in the vehicle. *jb
The left rear shoulder/lap belts constantly tightened on 9 year old child while driving 70 mph on the highway. the seat belt got so tight that the consumer saught assistance from a near by police officer, who had to cut the seat belt to free their child. *ak
consumer's was traveling on the highway another vehicle crossed over into consumer's vehicle lane and hit it head on. the driver 's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in. upon impact, both frontal airs bags did not deploy. driver sustained head injuries. the ambulance was called, but the driver refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. she went on her on the same day. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Vehicle was struck from rear at approximately 40 mph. upon impact, driver's seat belt failed to lock, and driver sustained injuries to head/eyes, and neck. vehicle at dealer's body shop. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. dealer has been notified. ak
Consumer was sent recall notice 00v228001/ sea tbelt buckles. but when vehicle was taken in to dealer first, had to look if seat belts were in need of replacement .*ak