2001 Ford F-250 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Ford F-250, 5% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“Driver side seat belt unlatches at random. I've seen complaints about this on this website, so I'm not the only one having this problem. Problem has been going on for a few years and I don't know the date or mileage when it started happening. The dealer just tried to sell me a new latch for around a hundred bucks. Seat belt latches don't just wear out that easy, my '73 mustang has latches that still work.”
NHTSA complaint #10618357, filed 2014-08, 65,000 miles“Seat belt on driver side disconnects randomly. It has gone over 200 miles without disconnecting, but rarely further than that. Ford service department could find no problem and so did not fix anything. It disconnected about 10 miles after I left the dealer. I push in the left side male part and it clicks. I usually jiggle it and give it a tug, but that has had no effect on when or where it disconnects. There was a recall in 2001, but I have not been able to find out if the part was repaired/replaced at that time. I've used the same Ford service location since I bought the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10447176, filed 2012-02, 200,000 miles“Front passenger seat belt will disengage with out touching the release button. I have tried using high pressure air thinking it would dislodge something. Even tried a little wd-40 to no avail. Really frustrating to hear its not on the recall list for this model year. Dealerships sure don't act like they want to fix it. Has happened numerous times.”
NHTSA complaint #11195915, filed 2019-04, 200,000 miles“01 v 227 001/trw seat belt buckles: the front passenger seat belt would come undone while driving. In the event of a crash. The restraint system may not provide occupant protection. The vehicle has been to the dealer for the recall repairs, but the problem has recurred again.”
NHTSA complaint #10112935, filed 2005-04, 16,510 miles“Front passenger's side seat belt unlatched. The front passenger seat belt would release itself. The consumer informed the dealer of the problem but they indicated that they couldn't find anything wrong. The consumer decided to purchase and install a new part and now the problem is gone. The consumer later found out that the part was the subject of a recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the consumer that her truck was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10105104, filed 2005-01, 77,000 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 F-250 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +10 more
Seat 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 2001 Ford F-250
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250
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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