general problems of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Driver seatbelt- randomly releases from buckle when driving. Happened about 3-4 times already.

My vehicle year,make,and model has multiple manufacturer recalls pertaining to my specific vehicles VIN number. I have 0 unrepaired recalls that have not been assessed and has had zero components replaced under recalls for specific components. Each and every recalled components associated with my vehicles year, make, and model pertaining to my vehicles VIN number are a safety risk at fault and any problems create unsafe conditions for operation of vehicle on the road. My assessment of my vehicles safety risk is high due to the 0 unrepaired recalls my vehicle has not been replaced with new components to avoid these safety risks from component failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle, her seat belt would unlatch own its own without warning. The contact stated the passenger side seat belt experienced the same failure. The contact had not contacted the manufacture in regards to the failure. The contact called a local dealer(ramp motors 4869 nesconset hwy, port jefferson station, NY 11776 631-473-1550) where she was informed that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v227001(seat belts). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. Jo.

Fuses blowing as soon as put in box. Smoke coming from cruise control switch.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the seat belt randomly unlatched from the buckle everyday. The warning indicator chime and the actual indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately thirty days. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact researched online and found NHTSA campaign number: 01v227001 (seat belts), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and while driving, the drivers seat belt without warning becomes unlatched. The contact stated that this had been going on for a while and is still recurring. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. Ed.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver's side seat buckle unlatched independently. The seat belt buckle would not remain fully closed whenever latched. There was a recall a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.

The driver seat belt does not stay latched all the way even though it seems it does. Randomly the seat belt will become unlatched while driving in different conditions. It was built in the michigan plant like the recall on your website but not included in the recall according to Ford because of the VIN. I think it is close enough to the dates listed that it could be the same thing and the recall should be checked into and expanded. I know its an older truck but it still matters to us that are still driving. Thank you for you time.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that all of the seat belt buckle assemblies failed. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection and increase the risk of personal injury. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/12/09.

The front passenger seat-belt buckle becomes unlatched on an intermittant basis. Belt buckle will insert and snap most of hte time, but there have been several instances when the buckle snapped as if it was latched, but come unlatched when a force was applied to the buckle (as when leaning forward).

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 25 mph to various speeds, the driver's side seat belt unlatched intermittently. The contact was able to close the seat belt; however, it continued to unlatch when he moved around. The seat belt also opened when he stopped at a traffic light. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The failure began in January of 2003 when the vehicle was purchased with an extended warranty, which did not include the seat belts. The dealer stated that the repair would cost approximately $200 at the contact's expense. The failure is currently occurring more frequently. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 139,000.

While driving at any speed passenger's seat belt got tangled in the seat back release. This happened at least three times. Dealer replaced seat belt, but the problem persists.

While driving 30mph vehicle rear ended another vehicle and the seat belts did not restain the driver and passenger properly.

Received notice 01v227001. Contacted dealership. Was informed parts on back order since August. Middle row seat belt is getting worse. Keeps popping out.