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2015 Ford Escape Seat Belts Problems

9 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2020Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Seat Belts Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17V472000

SEAT BELTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: Feb 2026

I recently purchased this vehicle. The driver seatbelt does not retract snugly when fastened. The tensioner is not working.

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NHTSA #: 11718648
criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jan 2020

We bought this car used with 33000 miles. It now has 46000 miles. At 37000 miles the passenger seat belt started to randomly lock up.

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NHTSA #: 11297265
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side seat belt was inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch properly, and the contact had to pull the seat belt several times to securely latch the seat belt. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for additional assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

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NHTSA #: 11631004
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated the front driver's side seat belt failed to latch or buckle securely. The contact called local dealer thoroughbred ford located at 8501 n.

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NHTSA #: 11350317
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jan 2026

Drivers side, front seatbelt buckle is not latching properly without multiple attempts. Release latch seems to stick when depressed to release the belt, so then will not latch the next time it is inserted.

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NHTSA #: 11713089
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: Feb 2021

Drivers seatbelt doesn't latch properly. I have to keep pullin the seat buckle in and out several times until it finally latches. This occurs pretty much every time I put on the seatbelt.

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NHTSA #: 11398146
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: Sep 2020

My driver side seat belt pulls out, however, if it comes out too far, it doesn't go back to being tight, like it should. The car is stationary when this happens.

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NHTSA #: 11355476
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jun 2020

The rear seat belt buckle was crushed when rear seat was folded over. It no longer works.

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NHTSA #: 11328313
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: May 2019

Seat belt no longer retracts. I don't know exact date but its been a few weeks.

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NHTSA #: 11210359

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