2004 Ford Focus Seat belts Problems

“The ignition on my 2004 Ford Focus has locked up in the past and I have been able to unlock it with a little jiggling of the steering wheel. Last night was not the same. After trying for 20 minutes, in 20 degree weather, with my 4 year old with me, I had to call a tow truck. They had to tow it to a Ford dealership. After researching this problem, I am shocked to see the amount of people that have had this same issue on the Focus, among other Ford models. Something needs to be done to get this fixed. I am glad I was 10 miles from home rather than over 50. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear seat center seat-belt failed when she attempted to release her five year old grandchild.instead of the seat belt loosing, it tightened around her stomach. The seat-belt had to be cut in order to release her. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While seating in a booster seat in the drivers side rear seat, the child was able to tie the seat belt around his head. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. They just looked at the vehicle and suggested the consumer contacted NHTSA. The current and failure mileages were 85342. Updated 12/22/09. The consumer had to cut the strap. Updated 12/29/09.”

“The contact owned a 2004 Ford Focus. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the right and vibrated violently. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle flipped over twice. The contact sustained second degree burns from the seat belt, whiplash, and burns to the right arm from the air bags. Medical attention was required. The rear driver side passenger sustained whiplash and stomach bruises from the seat belt, which also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While driving the vehicle, the contact stated that her granddaughter became trapped in the seat belt. By pulling on it, the middle seat belt wrapped around her leg and locked into position. The granddaughter could not get it off her leg. There was no leverage to pull her leg out and the further the belt went down her leg, the tighter the belt became. The seat belt began to cut off her circulation. The contact wedged her finger between the granddaughter's leg and the seat belt to relieve pressure. …”