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2002 Ford Escape Seat Belts Problems

Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Escape has 8 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 0 seat belts-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Escape

Engine
280
Brakes
165
Powertrain
98
Electrical
85
Steering
71
Speed Control
69
Suspension
68
Airbags
64
Structure
54
Visibility
31
Other
29
Fuel System
20
Latches & Locks
16
Tires
11
Seat Belts
8
Lights
7

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Seat Belts Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2009SEAT BELTSTHE FRONT SIDE HARNESS SEATBELT FELL APART. ONLY THE LAP BELT RESTRAINT WORKS NOW. I WAS DRIVING D...
Dec 4, 2007SEAT BELTSSEAT BELT RETRACTORS DON'T WORK ON BOTH SIDE[WEAK [RETURN][SPRINGS CAUSING DOORS NOT TO SHUT WHEN E...
Sep 3, 2007SEAT BELTSWHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT THAT HOLDS MY CHILD"S CAR SEAT IN PLACE BECOMES UNDONE. I HAD THE CAR S...
Jan 22, 2006SEAT BELTSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...
Apr 17, 2005SEAT BELTSI HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH APPOXAMATELY 48000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THAT I NEED TO BRING TO SO...
Nov 1, 2002SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2002 ESCAPE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. *TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V5740...
Nov 1, 2002SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2002 FORD ESCAPE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND...
Apr 22, 2002SEAT BELTS,SEATSCONSUMER STATES AFTER TESTING THE SHOULDER HARNESSES, THE FRONT HARNESS CAME OUT OF THE WALL WHILE I...

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