1990 Ford Escort seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1990 Ford Escort — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on a freeway at the speed limit of 65 miles per hour, I ended up in a skid on dry pavement. I don't remember how I got into the skid due to head injuries received in the resulting accident. The car skidded sideways for quite a ways and did not respond normally to attempts to steer…”
filed Aug 21, 2010
“Shoulder belt will stick in one position in the track, failing to properly restrain driver of vehicle. Dealership has examind vehicle, and will repair problem at consumer's cost. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak”
filed Jun 27, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Escort | 11 | 11% |
| 1999 Escort | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 Escort | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 Escort | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 Escort | 77 | 38% |
| 1995 Escort | 152 | 26% |
| 1994 Escort | 79 | 28% |
| 1993 Escort | 109 | 29% |
| 1992 Escort | 28 | 17% |
| 1991 Escort | 71 | 22% |
| 1989 Escort | 19 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.