2001 Ford F-150 seat belts problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2001 Ford F-150 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V227001 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s seat belt loosened independently…”
filed Feb 3, 2025
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side seat belt unbuckled independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After…”
filed Nov 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANSCampaign 01V227001 · Jul 16, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V348000 · Oct 30, 2000
Seat Belts problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 26 | 2% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 7 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.