2001 Ford Taurus seat belts problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The drivers side seat belt cannot be pulled out, therefore, I cannot use it at all. Not only is this unsafe, but with mandatory seat belt laws in some states, I must get this repaired.”
filed Nov 6, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front passenger side buckle assembly was not functioning properly. The contact mentioned that the seat belt was able to be secured but was extremely difficult to release. The contact had to make several attempts for the front…”
filed Dec 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARSCampaign 01V144000 · Apr 27, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V240000 · Aug 24, 2000
Seat Belts problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 Taurus | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 Taurus | 39 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Taurus
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.