NHTSA Complaint #11653873 — 2021 FORD ESCAPE SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11653873
Vehicle	2021 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	June 29, 2024
Date Filed	April 10, 2025
Mileage	62,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the temperature was cold the seat belt buckled and remained in place as needed; however, during hot temperatures the seat belt was difficult to unbuckle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the seat belt was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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