Slow seatbelt re-tractor cure

[montermahan]

My 2014 Escape with 30,xxx miles got where the front belt's was slow or wouldn't retract. My problem was a buildup of gunk on the top plastic guide, (inside the part that adjusts up and down). There was a buildup between the belt and that guide. I was able to fish a piece of belt sand paper between the belt and the guide and stroke it back and forth a few times. Fixed.

[AusEscape]

Good tip. Thanks.

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[montermahan]

My 2005 Escape seat belt was also retracting slow. I read to extend seatbelt all the way out. Clamp. Put pan of hot soapy water in seat. Soak belt in it a few minutes. Scrub belt with a brush. Let dry. Mine now snaps in like a new one. All those years of dirt on hands and body gunk caused belt to get stiff.