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2002 Ford F-350 SD Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
83,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 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.

“We have a 2000 Ford f350 vehicle that was recently in an accident and the body shop found that it had prior damage. It is iowa law that the dealer must ask the previous owner about any prior damage and when we purchased this truck from mid states Ford in des moines/waukee, iowa they did not notify us of any prior damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10028778, filed 2003-07, 41,500 miles

“The front passenger seat buckle releases unexpectedly. When I began to research how to replace this component, I discovered that there was an NHTSA recall#01v227001, Ford recall# 01s21 issued for the same hazard. My truck was assembled in 2001 at the kentucky plant but when I contacted Ford they explained that my truck was not included in the recall. Since this is such a safety hazard, I am reporting to you so that you may consider expanding the scope of this recall. Also, what are the identifying marks to determine if I do indeed have the faulty components in my vehicle? …”

NHTSA complaint #10711834, filed 2015-04, 120,000 miles

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201910%
201710%
201012%
200811%
200411%
200311%
200232%
200185%
200011%
199911%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD

Engine cooling
41 complaints
Tires
27 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology