1991 Ford Escort Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS · data through 07/12/2026

46Seat Belts complaints

14.1%Of all 327 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seat belts ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH49 · 15%

SEAT BELTS46 · 14.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP24 · 7.3%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY21 · 6.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION20 · 6.1%

Share of the 327 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford Escort overview page.

What owners report

“DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS JAMMED, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELTS FROM TRAVELING ALONG THE PATH FROM AN OPEN TO A CLOSED/SECURE POSITION. REPLACED THE MOTORIZED BELTS.”NHTSA complaint 518511 — filed 08/27/1997

“VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT WILL SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT THE SEAT BELT WILL STOP HALF WAY WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR.”NHTSA complaint 815225 — filed 08/11/1997

“DRIVER PASSIVE RESTRAINTS: SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE IS INOPERATIVE, MOTOR STOPPED WORKING BELT IS JAMMED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY SAY IT…”NHTSA complaint 813584 — filed 06/27/1997

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Seat Belts complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Ford Escort have seat belts problems?

Seat Belts is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford Escort: 46 of 327 complaints on file (14.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1991 Ford Escort have in total?

327 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 61 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seat belts category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.