2001 Ford Crown Victoria Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front passenger seat belt retention device would not release resulting in squeezing of child wrapped up in seat belt. The seat belt had to be cut with a knife to get child out of seat belt. Even with the buckle unlatched. No medical treatment was necessary but, child was severely traumatized as the seat belt was squeezing her so tight that the adults trying to free her could barely get a finger between her and the seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10242052, filed 2008-09, 20,000 miles“On 2001, Ford made the seat belt anchor actually a part of the seat. Normally the achor comes from the side of the seat,now it comes out of the seat. The change has caused a loss of space for larger individuals, especially police officers. The belt achor ends up coming behing the gun holster, making it impossible to buckle the seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #747773, filed 2001-07“The brake booster failed causing squeaking noise when the pedal is applied, the connection had come loose on the right rear wheel causing the ABS and traction control lights to illuminate. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560934, filed 2001-04“Consumers vehicle was involved in a frontal crash while traveling approximately 45 to 50 MPH, upon impact frontal air bags failed to deploy, shoulder belt failed to restrain driver, driver experienced muscle pains in neck/shoulder, and back areas, insurance company concluded the air bag should have deployed.*akconsumer stated manufacturer and dealer are not willing to assist in finding out why the restraint system failed, consumer stated the passenger side airbag did deploy, however the driver side did not.”
NHTSA complaint #899048, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 01V227001Jul 16, 2001Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10012954Feb 21, 2005Safety belt web stop button service.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 8% |
| 1988 | 6 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
| 1986 | 4 | 15% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology