Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. He stated that the driver side seat belt would not latch into the assembly. The current mileage was 64,000 and the failure mileage was 61,000. The vehicle purchase date was unavailable.

: the contact stated the driver side seat belt released intermittently. There was a recall, #01v227001, regarding the buckle assembly received in July 2001. The vehicle was taken in for the recall repair, upon inspection; the dealership determined the repair did not need to be done. The contact called the dealership, who expressed the recall had expired.

Driver's side seat belt will unlatch on it's own.

Driver side belt buckle; belt latch will not engage buckle. Buckle was checked or replaced during recall. Ford response, less than 5 years 50,000 mile to replace buckle. Buckle $48. 00 dollars and $85. 00 to install at dealership. Install buckle myself, less than 5 minutes to remove and replace. I have 2 more 2001 Ford vehicles (mustangs) that have defected safety restrains.

The driver's seat belt in my car unlatches by itself. I contacted the manufacturer of the truck, and they say my truck model is not included on the recall. This have been going on for about a year, since I first got the truck in March 2005. It happens almost everyday, when I least expect it.

Contact stated the passenger side seat belt came unbuckled when a passenger was riding in the passenger seat. The seat belt will go into the buckle, but with pressure it came unlatched. The seat belt came unbuckled every time someone wa ssitting in the seat. The service dealer stated the buckle needed to be replaced. The consumer has not contacted the manufacturer.

The consumer states the driver side seat belt would come unfastened. There was a recall on this component, the vehicle was inspected. The dealership found the seat belt to be fine. The consumer did have to replace the buckle assembly of the seatbelt.

Recall campaign 01v227001 concerning trw seat belt buckle. When the buckle is latched it will inadvertently unlatch. This problem occurs after driving about 2 miles. Owner contacted the manufacturer, but was informed that due to the VIN this vehicle is not included. Owner checked the VIN in the vehicle, and has the correct place and date of manufacturing, yet the manufacturer will not honor it.

Consumer complained about a seat belt problem. . The seat belt tends to unlatch from buckle for no apparent reason. Rq04011.

While driving seat belt buckle disconnected continuously recall 01v227001 was issued for the trw seat belt buckles. Consumer contacted the dealer, who told consumer there was nothing they could do. However, problem still existed.

Driver side seat belt unlatched. Rq04011.

When vehicle was serviced for recall 00v348000 concerning seat belt retractor the part wasn't defective, and it wasn't replaced. Currently, recall part is defective. Dealership is refusing to replace it.

This may be a moot point because the truck (2001 F-150 supercrew XLT 4wd) I had owned (traded it in for a 2003 Ford supercrew which also exhibits very similar problems) had serious problems with the steering in addition to the driver seatbelt becoming disengaged while driving normally. I could not understand why the seatbelt would disengage all by itself. I even had witnesses to the fact. I asked for the service to address it; however, they could not duplicate the problem. This is serious as what are seatbelts for in the first place. Also had some problems with the paint cracking or spidering. Ford regional personnel from denver wanted to repaint the vehicle. However, they could not determine how it would be accomplished. This went on for over 4 months. That is one of the main reasons in addition to the steering problems described previously I had get rid of the problem supercrew I had purchased. Rq04011. Owner granted permission to release info_.

Passenger side seat belt had a recall performed. Since then, the seat belt buckle will unlatch when brakes are applied. The buckle will either fail to latch or unlatch giving erratic operation. Customer service at Ford will no longer give any assistance. Please describe details ts rq04011.

I received a recall letter instructing me to go to the nearest dealer to test the belt with a special tool. I complied and was told the belts passed. The belt continues to release while driving. I have contacted 2 dealers and Ford (directly) twice. I spoke with tem today and they say they have no record of my calls or e-mails. I have documented those calls. Please help, the saftey of my family is a stake. Rq04011.

Dealership inspected the front outbound seat belts and indicated that they were fine although the front passenger side seat belt was showing signs of failure as stated in seat belt buckles recall 01v227001. The dealership wanted to charge the consumer to have the seat belts replaced. Rq04011.

Two seat belts in rear do not latch. Took to dealer, and they replaced seat belts with same type of seat belt. Consumer stated that new belts did not latch. Please provide any further information.

Passenger side seat belts failed to remain locked in belt mechanisms. After latching it, can pull on belt, and it would be released. Had been to dealership numerous times for repairs. Mechanic has ordered parts for belt buckle well over a month ago to correct problem.

The contact stated the seat belt o front passenger's seat will not buckle; it was replaced 4 years ago. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and they stated there were no recalls the seat beat buckle has not been repaired.

Driver's seatbelt buckle stopped fastening. More than 4 months after being reported, dealer is still waiting for replacement part from manufacturer.

Consumer called complaining about front seat belt problems. The front passenger's seat belt will unlock by itself while driving.

The consumers vehicle was at dealer for recall (01v-227) service but delayed over three days due to parts inavailability.