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2017 Ford Escape Seat Belts Problems

Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford Escape has 11 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 0 seat belts-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ford Escape

Engine
1577
Powertrain
352
Other
129
Electrical
116
Wheels
71
Structure
55
Steering
48
Brakes
36
Lights
27
Airbags
19
Speed Control
18
Fuel System
17
Seat Belts
11
Suspension
8
Visibility
8
Latches & Locks
7
Tires
6

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Seat Belts Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 24, 2025SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECoolant issues, calipers needing replaced/seized but maintenance has always been up-kept and done at...
Mar 21, 2025SEAT BELTSThe driver seatbelt will not lock when fully extended or in the event of an accident. This will be t...
Dec 19, 2022SEAT BELTSThe backseat passenger side seat belt locked up. The seat belt pulls out, but it will not retract wi...
Aug 10, 2022SEAT BELTS,SEATSWhen folding down the rear seats to expand storage seatbelt buckles can become crushed, even when do...
Jul 9, 2022SEAT BELTSThe front passenger seat belts do not lock during hard braking. Seats belts fail to lock and engage....
Apr 4, 2021SEAT BELTSTHE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE F...
Mar 3, 2021SEAT BELTSVEHICLE IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY. I ALSO OWN A 2010 FORD E...
Sep 8, 2020SEAT BELTSFRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT HOLD PERSON BACK WHEN BREAKS ARE FIRMLY PRESSED. PASSENGER CONTINU...
Jun 30, 2019SEAT BELTS,ENGINEENGINE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON AND STAYS ON. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY CHARGE US OVER $200...
Sep 17, 2018SEAT BELTSWE WERE INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND A CAR CAME UP AND ...
Aug 1, 2018SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKESWITHIN 17,000 MILES ON THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WENT OUT AND WITHIN 8 MONTHS O...

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