2002 Ford F-150 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 6%of 821 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Ford F-150, 6% of the 821 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My father owns a 2002 Ford f150 pick-up truck. The passenger side seatbelt frequently comes undone. I have searched for recalls on this but I have found nothing. Will Ford pay the bill to get this problem fixed. The seat belts come undone often enough it is more trouble than it is worth to put it on. I have no faith in it working when it is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10339197, filed 2010-06, 120,000 miles“My son was driving our 2002 Ford F-150 the first time the seatbelt disengaged. It happens often. I called the local dealership and they told me there is no recall on this seatbelt. I have let this go long enough. I am calling Ford to see what they can do about this potentially deadly problem. I just hope this helps others that have had problems with their f150 as well. There is numerous complaints about the seatbelts coming un- buckled on there own, what has to happen to get this problem fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10680806, filed 2015-02, 90,000 miles“I always latch my seat belt. I have been doing this since 1983. I never drive without my seat belt latched. For a couple of years my drivers side seat belt has been mysteriously becoming unlatched while driving down the road. I thought I just wasn't pushing it in far enough something I have never before had an issue with in any other vehicle. After a few miles of driving the seat belt becomes unlatched. It is very noticeable because it makes an audible click and recedes back slightly relieving any tension applied to my torso. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649319, filed 2014-10, 75,000 miles“I have just purchased this used vehicle, and upon initial inspection it was identified that there are 2 seatbelts in the vehicle that are faulty and will need to be replaced. The previous owner indicated that the driver seatbelt had previously released during normal operation without depressing the button on the buckle. In my inspection, I observed that the seatbelt buckle's button would not immediately release after being pressed. It appears that the spring is too weak to force the button up to engage the clasp in the buckle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504361, filed 2013-03, 140,018 miles“On several occasions, my passenger front seat buckle to the seat belt becomes unsecured while traveling. I took it to the loganville Ford dealership and they stated no recalls have been established on the item. Several complaints were made on the NHTSA site, however, no recalls are noted. A recall was issued on the 2001 Ford f150 and should be extended to included 2002. This is an extreme safety hazard which could result in the death of a passenger in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10261493, filed 2009-03, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 16 | 1% |
| 2017 | 17 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 26 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
| 2004 | 17 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 50 | 6% |
| 2001 | 78 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 25 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 38 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-150
196 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsFuel system
86 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsEngine
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsSteering
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-150
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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