2014 FORD FIESTA Seat Belts Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2014 FORD FIESTA
4 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD FIESTA. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seat Belts Complaints
Seat Belt retractor/pretensioner failed and was causing the passenger seatbelt light to go off. Had to repair due to automatic failing of inspection for this issue and the major safety issue this poses. Auto shop charged me $784.82 for today's repair and over $300 (don't remember exact amount, if claim moves forward I will contact them for another copy of that invoice) for a different repair on the seatbelt. I called Ford and they told me their 5 Year/60K warranty on the car expired. I told them that under Federal Code 49 USC Subsection 30120 the manufacturer is required to repair such safety, they told me they couldn't help me and to go away, despite the clear language of this code. Therefore, I am filing this complaint against the Fiesta/ Ford Motor Company (not sure who exactly, I haven't done this before) to request reimbursement under federal law for defective...
I was involved in a hit and run accident where I ended up hitting a large wooden pole and wall . My seat belt failed also my steering wheel airbag did not deploy even though I hit the pole and wall head on . All my other airbags deployed but it didn't stop my chest from impacting.the steering wheel and my right knee from smashing into the dashboard. The car was inspected by law enforcement and by my insurance company geico. Geico still has the car because it was a total loss.
MY SON HIT SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM WHO HAD SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, HIT A PATCH OF BLACK ICE AND SLAMMED DIRECTLY INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. ONLY THE AIR BAG BY HIS FEET WENT OFF. NONE OF THE OTHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE SEATBELT ALSO DID NOT LOCK UP IMMEDIATELY. HE SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, LEFT SHOULDER INJURY, NECK PAIN, AND BRUISING TO HIS CHEST AND ABDOMEN FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CAR IS TOTALED AND IS IN A SALVAGE LOT ON HOLD FOR A WEEK IN CASE YOU WANT TO LOOK AT IT.
WENT TO STOP HIT THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN, I PUMPED THE BRAKES THEN HIT THEM AGAIN STILL THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN, I IMPACTED THE REAR OF A TRUCK, A FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT THE WINDSHIELD AREA, THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT LOCK, CAUSING ME TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. CAR WAS TRAVELING APROX. 35 MPH.
Other 2014 FORD FIESTA Problem Areas
Power Train
197 complaints
Engine
83 complaints
Unknown Or Other
75 complaints
Structurebody
52 complaints
Electrical System
43 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
30 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
25 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
15 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
15 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
11 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint