2002 Ford F-250 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Ford F-250, 5% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 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.
“Drivers seat belt keeps coming unlatched for no reason while driving. Nothing is stuck inside. I latch it and tug hard to make sure fully latched. Then after a few minutes of driving, it releases for no reason. My best friends 2006 f250 also has the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10824326, filed 2016-02, 80,000 miles“My drivers side seatbelt has started to randomly unbuckle. There isn't anything touching it, pressing it or otherwise interfering with the operation. I firmly press the buckle into the receptacle, pull on it to ensure it is latched and randomly it will come undone. The dealership said there isn't a recall or warranty to cover it so I had to purchase a new receptacle. This has happened going as slow as 5mph and as fast as 50mph and is quite startling as the seatbelt instantly starts to rewind. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924148, filed 2016-11, 150,000 miles“On several occasions, without any reason, my driver-side seat belt has unbuckled itself while the vehicle is moving (speed does not seem to be a factor). After experiencing this a few times I began inserting the buckle and jiggling it and pulling it to make sure it locked firmly before driving. Even after having done this, there have still been times when it unbuckled itself while driving. If I get into in an accident the seat belt may not offer any restraint/protection.”
NHTSA complaint #10562287, filed 2014-01, 93,000 miles“At random intervals, with no provocation, my seat belt will unclick itself. After I re-buckle, tugging on it will not cause it to release. However this has now happened four times since I bought the vehicle 3 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10414872, filed 2011-07, 150,300 miles“The driver's and passenger's seat belt will unlatched for no apparent reason. This happens at all different speed. It has happened while driving on all paved streets and highways”
NHTSA complaint #11023659, filed 2017-09, 116,000 milesSeat 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 2002 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTires
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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