Six problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2000 F-150.
Extend cab with 4 doors. Where the rear seat and seat belts mount to the body it is completely rusted away. The seat and seat belt is loose and will not be secured in a crash. Very little rust on the rest of the cab and the rocker panels are intact. However the seat belts for the rear passengers on both the right and left side are not connected.
Approx. A month ago I was traveling from our shop in my work truck[aka F-150]. The speed out of the city was 35 mph on the main rd. I experienced a seatbelt disconnect,I relatched immediately while driving. I traveled a little further and entered the freeway system. The belt came unlatched again. I further inspected the latch later after work,discovering that the release button stays down when fastening the belt into it. So I tried lightly lubricating the latch,drove the next day and belt still released several times when driving. If I normally push the latch into the receiver the release stays down a bit and the belt pops loose while I'm driving. At various times the latch would stay up and hold the belt as intended. Most of the time though that is not the case and it frequently releases while I'm driving at all speeds.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford f series. The contact stated that the steering wheel began melting due to sun exposure. He also stated that the seat belt was inoperable. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the warranty expired. In addition, there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 165,000. Updated 11/24/08 updated 11/26/08.
Seat belt anchors failed to be bolted to floor in the center position, properly. The seat belt can be locked, but the anchor supports are not secured. Taking vehicle back to dealer for repairs.
While driving in rain vehicle hydroplaned, hitting a fence and went into a ditch. Seat belts did not tighten up. Vehicle totaled,and passenger was injured.
Consumer's child got entangled in the front passenger side seat belt and almost choked to death, cause the seat belt wouldn't un latch. Ph.