The driver side motorized seat belt has ceased functioning and is now stuck midway along the top part of the seat belt track. This being the case the seat belt will not protect the driver in the event of a sudden stop. In this position it is likely that in a sudden stop the driver's head would hit the windshield and a more severe than normal whiplash in the neck would occur. I have noted that there are numerous complaints about this seat belt issue for this vehicle online. I contacted Ford corporate and there is no recall notice or customer satisfaction. I think this is unacceptable on Ford's part. As a health care provider, who has worked in a hospital neurosurgery unit, the potential for a serious head injury resulting from a malfunctioning seat belt such as reported above is very real. It should not be an option for Ford to not replace such a faulty safety device - Ford should be mandated to replace such defective safety devices and there should be no time limit on such a replacement or recall. A medical legal liability case would cost Ford more than the cost of replacing the defective seat belt.

- Oxford, NC, USA

I am adding another complaint to the vast list of previous complaints regarding my 1996 Ford Escort and the failure of my passive restraint shoulder belt. It has been giving me problems for probably the last 8-10 years. It would intermittently stop mid-track and "bouncing" the door against the hinge would get it to move. Two weeks ago, it stopped dead in the middle of the track. I, too, could hear the motor trying to make it go. I left it alone and about 4 days later, it resumed operating. Now a week later, it has frozen again, a little more forward in the track than previously. I am dishearten to learn that others who have tried the process explained in the owner's manual to manually move the belt in the track has failed. I am at a loss as to why Ford, having been notified of so many complaints regarding this same exact failure of their safety equipment, has chosen to ignore it! I will never buy another Ford product if this is evidence of how they treat their faithful customers! can anything be done about this"?"

- Talent, OR, USA

Three seat belts of 5 in my 1996 Ford Escort do not work. The springs of the shoulder harness of the two rear seat belts do not work. The Escort was under warranty but Ford refused to fix without substantial cost for the parts because seat belts were no longer covered. The front driver side shoulder harness motor does not work properly, causing the shoulder harness to not be in a safe position. No injuries at this point. If there was an accident passengers and driver would not be adequately protected by seat belts. Incident date below is approximate date rear seat belts failed.

- Lake Havasu, AZ, USA

Tries to accelerate and push through stoplights when my foot is on the brake. Accelerates with out me and even trying to brake won't stop. Stop and put it in park and it revs the enging to very high RPM's.

- Springdale, AR, USA

Restrain belts automatic system front seat driving side is not work properly, dealer has replaced twice and still reoccurring the problem.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

Consumer states then when drvr's door is shut the automatic driver's side shoulder belt does not fully release or secure occupant. The belt will only move to the halfway point on the track. Consumer states that while driving the belt will continously click as if trying to move but consumer is unable to adjust manually. Nlm

- Salem, OR, USA

Driver's side automatic seat belt unraveled and malfunctioned. When sudden brakes were applied tension in seat belt didn't respond. Dealer was notified.

- Carlisle, PA, USA

The automatic seat belt on the drivers side has jammed in it's track. I have been advised I will have to replace the seatbelt motor as well. The warranty covering this part is only 5 yrs/50,000 miles. I feel that Ford installed faulty equipment on my car and am disappointed in the quality of this major part of the safety system. I think Ford needs to recall this product given the serious nature of this obvious defect.

- Prosser, WA, USA

Driver's side passive shoulder belt motor failed at half-way point on its track.this is my 16 year old nephew's car. Local Ford dealer says the seat belt was "twelve(12) days past warranty" and wants to charge the kid over $300. For repair. This is a safety item, isn't it the manufacture's responsibility?the kid doesnt want to spend the money on the repair if he drives it the way it is now he is breaking Michigan's seatbelt laws not to mention risking serious injury. Any info you can give would be very helpful.

- Fraser, MI, USA

Driver's seat belt stopped in open position, 4 weeks later, passenger's seatbelt stopped working, also open position.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

Electronic shoulder belt track sticks in the middle position failing to lock into a position that would restrain driver. Dealership has examined vehicle, and will repair the problem at consumer's cost. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- St. Clair, MO, USA

Power seatbelt stopped halfway in track, will cost over $600, check engine light comes on intermitantly, while everything checks out okay mechanically, can't figure what's causing it to come

- Monroe, MI, USA

Motorized seat belt cable on passenger's side broke, and one on driver's side is not working any more.

- Brush, CO, USA

Sealt belt on the driver's side snapped off in track and caused a concusion as well as a large contusion to my head. It required 14 stitches and 10 staples. The air bags depolyed late causeing my husband to hit his head on the windsheild. And rupturing my spleen.

- Alturas, CA, USA

Tracking of seat belt got stuck. Driver side seat belt is automatic adjustment, which has to be disconnected for the seatbelt to retract. Seatbelt must be manually clipped.

- Ranchos De Taos, NM, USA

Seat belt became stuck midway on numerous occasions, finally it came off the track. I do not have a seat belt to wear now. Engine check light problem began at under 10, ooo mi vehicle was brought into dealer was repaired (maybe" or was it only reset") oxygen sensor' S (2 )had to be replaced to pass emission test. Not covered under warranty. Passenger door had problem took to dealer who sort of fixed it. At least one could open it from the inside. But it was difficult. Eventually problem resurfaced. I have noticed that many of the problems I have had with the seat belts and with the check engine light are not an uncommon occurence. I am a Chicago police officer and I notice that the check engine light is always on in the Ford squad cars. There are problems which needs to be addressed. The seat belt issue needs to be addressed immediately. Until I saw your web info in a magazine, I was not aware there was any recourse other than to complain to the manufacturer which is fruitless. Perhaps your number and information need to be listed on the vehicle information books that are supplied to new car buyers. I only wonder how many other consumers have had similar problems that have not been reported other than to Ford's customer service..

- Chicago, IL, USA

Seat belt track malfunctions inconsistently.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

When I closed the door to my car, the seatbelt activation cable jumped the track and quit half way. I contacted several Ford dealers in Oklahoma city, and the final answer to me was that the warranty had expired. I forced the belt to the end of the track and pulled the fuse, disabeling both the driver and passenger seatbelts. My question is have there been any fatalities due to this condition, and if there have how many does it take to warrant a safety recall.

- Mustang, OK, USA

Drivers side shoulder belt motor is stuck midway. This will not allow the belt to properly restrain a passenger. 3fasp11J8T.

- Dover, DE, USA

I started up the vehicle and the retractable seat belt stopped half-way through its normal track. The motor is audible, however, the belt continues to stay stationary half-way through its track. The motor is constantly "making an attempt" to move the seat belt through the rest of its track, but to no avail. The seat belt light is on also.

- Magalia, CA, USA