2011 FORD ESCAPE Seat Belts Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2011 FORD ESCAPE
4 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seat Belts Complaints
Airbag light on/ flashing. Shop says "passenger side seat belt retractor assembly" needs replaced. I switched it with a known working part, didn't fix the issue. Upon further research I found that it is a known issue. Source: [XXX] April 1, 2011 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: SIS-21841 Components: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NHTSA ID Number: 10038965 Manufacturer Communication Number: SIS-21841 Summary: COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM I have contacted both local dealerships, as well as Ford corporate. The remedy they all 3 offered: Take it in for diagnostics (I'm already fully aware of the issue) which will cost me around $300, then they will tell me if there's even a possibly solution. They were completely unwilling to tell me if they could fix the software issue without first paying for their diagnostic service,...
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS STARTED TO RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. CAN HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SINGLE TRIP. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST MONTH. *TR
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER CLICKING IN WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AN OPPOSING VEHICLE SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, CHEST, AND TO THE LEFT ARM AND LEG. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED FROM THE BUCKLE MECHANISM DURING THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75.
Other 2011 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Steering
397 complaints
Power Train
263 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
253 complaints
Engine
248 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
244 complaints
Electrical System
108 complaints
Unknown Or Other
55 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
30 complaints
Suspension
30 complaints
Structurebody
29 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Visibilitywiper
24 complaints
Service Brakes
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Visibility
12 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
5 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint