2001 Ford Expedition Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 6%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 6% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver seat belt does not stay latched all the way even though it seems it does. Randomly the seat belt will become unlatched while driving in different conditions. It was built in the michigan plant like the recall on your website but not included in the recall according to Ford because of the VIN. I think it is close enough to the dates listed that it could be the same thing and the recall should be checked into and expanded. I know its an older truck but it still matters to us that are still driving. Thank you for you time.”
NHTSA complaint #10561243, filed 2014-01, 90,000 miles“I purchased a used 2001 Ford Expedition. Shortly after purchase (1 year ago) we noticed the seat belt would randomly release from a securely latched position. We would have to re-latch it while driving, not knowing when it would release again. Obviously a dangerous situation. According to your website, there was a recall issued for Ford expeditions built at the michigan plant from april 2000 through the end of may 2001. Ford motor co. Acknowledged that my car was built at the michigan plant may 2, 2001 and that they did not know why my car was not listed in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146801, filed 2006-01, 47,000 miles“Seat belt retract mechanism weak on drivers side. Often does not retract and door slams on it. Found this also to be true for my dads 2001 Ford ranger.”
NHTSA complaint #10179241, filed 2007-01, 92,000 miles“Dt: the contact complained about several problems with vehicle. First, the accelerator pedal stuck. The dealer cleaned the throttle body which seemed to solve the problem. The vehicle would sometimes surge forward. She thought the surging was related to apparent transmission problems. She finally had the transmission rebuilt. Part of the cost was covered under the extended warranty. Secondly, the seat belt in the middle row did not retract correctly. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. Therefore, no repairs were made to the seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145802, filed 2005-12, 39,000 miles“While driving at any speed passenger's seat belt got tangled in the seat back release. This happened at least three times. Dealer replaced seat belt, but the problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10050459, filed 2003-12, 15,000 milesRelated 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 Expedition 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 39 | 9% |
| 2019 | 113 | 21% |
| 2018 | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 | 36 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Expedition
122 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsVehicle speed control
101 complaintsTires
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition
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.
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