1994 FORD ESCORT Seats Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 1994 FORD ESCORT
4 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP WHEN IT WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MPH BEFORE SLAMMING ON BRAKES AND SKIDDING FOR 188 FEET INTO THE VEHICLE. AT IMPACT, BOTH FRONT SEATS AND REAR SEAT BROKE AND FELL BACKWARDS. WHILE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS FALLING BACKWARDS, A 7 YR.OLD CHILD SITTING IN REAR PASSENGER SEAT WAS IN FOWARD MOTION WHEN HEAD RESTRAINTS OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HIT CHILD IN CHEST ,TEARING VALVE IN HEART AND PUNCTURING LUNGS . LATER, CHILD DIED DUE TO INJUIRES.DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED. CONSUMER CONTACTED A LAWYER WHO SENT AN PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED SEATBELTS WERE IN WORKING CONDITIONS, AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT WAS PUSHED BACK, AND IWAS SITTING UNEVEN. ALL SEATS IN VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AND WERE BROKEN. *AK
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
DRIVING 35MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED & SLAMMED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS FROM EITHER BEING REARENDED OR REARENDING OTHER VEHICLE. OWNER DOES NOT REMEMBER DUE TO BEING UNCONSCIENCE AT THE TIME. AIR BAG DID DEPLOY & SEAT BELT HELD. ENGINE STILL RUNNING & FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED. DRIVER AWOKE & CUT IGNITION OFF. *AK *SLC
AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN DRIVER WAS REARENDED AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SEAT WENT BACK AND TWISTED. PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. *AK
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Air Bags
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
14 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint