# 1996 FORD ESCORT — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `265103` · 2001-01-02 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
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
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