1996 Ford Escort seat belts problems
The 1996 Ford Escort has 80 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA — 31% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
80
Seat Belts complaints
31%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seat Belts complaints by year
What owners report
“SEALT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF IN TRACK AND CAUSED A CONCUSION AS WELL AS A LARGE CONTUSION TO MY HEAD. IT REQUIRED 14 STITCHES AND 10 STAPLES. THE AIR BAGS DEPOLYED LATE CAUSEING MY HUSBAND TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHEILD. AND RUPTURING MY SPLEEN. *AK”
Common questions
How many seat belts complaints does the 1996 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 80 complaints about the 1996 Ford Escort seat belts — 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.