2001 Ford F-250 SD Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles.
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.
“For about 7 months, my son has been driving the 2001 f250 sd under normal driving conditions. There have been many instances where the driver's side front seat belt has unlatched on its own. It has also happened to me while driving. The truck was taken back to Ford dealership on 3/7/03 under recall 01s21 seatbelt. Buckles were inspected, ok as per 01s21, no repairs needed. We were charged $27.16 for the inspection. Took the truck back to dealership today (5.27.15). They have no advice for us. There are many open complaints for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721763, filed 2015-05, 149,000 miles“Front passenger seat belt continues to unclick itself. Example, passenger clicks seatbelt in. Thinks they are safer. Minutes later seatbelt unbuckles itself. Passenger must rebuckle self in continually. On 3/29/2002 Ford f250 crew cab truck brought in to theodore robbins Ford (costa mesa, ca) for fixing front passenger side seat belt. They said they fixed it. I have receipt saying it was fixed. Seatbelt still to this day uncllicking itself. Called my local Ford dealership in michigan on february 22, 2005, they said, sorry, out of warranty, you have to pay to have it fixed......”
NHTSA complaint #10112012, filed 2005-02, 16,510 miles“- the contact stated that the 2001 Ford 250 diese had problems with the front passenger seat belt locking and staying locked. The contact stated that once locked in seat and while driving the seat belt unlocked on its own. The contact took the vehicle to a Ford dealership in february 2007, and the dealership replaced the seat belt latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10184623, filed 2007-03, 80,000 miles“At various times, the driver's side seat belt buckle will release causing the belt to become loose. It happens at all speeds and usually will happen multiple times during a trip or not at all. I have never had it happen on the passenger's side seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10482503, filed 2012-10, 160,000 miles“Rear seat belt buckle has broken latching mechanism within female buckle. This item is not available from the manufacturer. Seat belt not available from the manufacturer on a 14 year old vehicle ?”
NHTSA complaint #10715035, filed 2015-05, 192,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTires
39 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
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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