1997 Ford F-250 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Ford F-250, 2% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The driver side seatbelt disconnects randomly. This has happened while I was in park, driving and while reversing. This has occurred on city streets as well as freeway/highway. It has happened while I was turning left or right, making a u-turn as well as driving forward. It has also happened while I was attempting to change radio stations. As it stands every time I drive the truck the seatbelt will disconnect at least 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11232638, filed 2019-07, 112,000 miles“Ref:een19-47774 (to be fwd by mail) the front tank strap on the vehicle failed and the tank dropped until supported by skid plate. Some diesel fuel spilled in garage, creating fire hazard but was cleaned up w/o incident. I contacted diehl Ford in bellingham wa as no Ford dealer in juneau ak at that time. I ordered and they sent 2 straps (f72z-9054-ba), bolts&nuts which I found out later were not authorized by safety recall 11s21! …”
NHTSA complaint #10592574, filed 2014-05, 248,000 miles“When buckling in the retractor failed. I am not able to have anyone in the passenger side of my truck now. I see a safety recall for the same year truck but the f150. I have an f250. All replacement belts I have found have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10672305, filed 2015-01, 130,000 miles“Vehicle involved in crash, engine was still running and the seat belts did not hold. . The consumer stated the owners manual stated there was an air bag in the vehicle, however no air deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10042642, filed 2003-10“Consumer states that the front seat belts buckles will not lock properly causing the consumer not to have a seat belt on while driving. Dealer notified ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022906, filed 2002-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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