Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while unfastening the seat belt, the locking mechanism detached from the seat. The nut and wires had detached. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the latch and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 103,991.

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. No warning light was illuminated. The contact notified another dealer, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The seat belts will not remain latched into the buckle. The driver-side seat belt and buckle were replaced at an expense of $53. 00. After the seat belt and buckle were replaced, the front seat belt failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified; however, since the warranty expired, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt release button is stuck inward, which prevents the seat belt from connecting securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced. The current mileage was 67,431 and failure mileage was 66,000.

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Seat belt buckle has unlatched on several occasions after it seemed to have been latched. I have not taken vehicle back to dealer yet.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated that the front seat belts unfastened approximately 3 to 4 times while driving. Ford stated that the vehicle was over 50,000 miles and no longer under warranty, therefore they could not be of assistance. The VIN, engine size, purchase date, and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

This is an intermittent problem that has occurred since I purchased my 2002 Ford F-150 sport new. My driver side seatbelt unbuckles on its own as I drive. I have worn seatbelts since the late 1960's and do not experience this problem in the other 4 vehicles I drive. It is terrifying to think that the seatbelt may not work in a time of emergency when it is needed. Unfortunately, I never seem to think of this problem when I take the truck in for Ford dealer service. I will make a point to do so next time I am in for service. This event has occurred twice in the past week. For now, I tug on the seatbelt when I buckle up to see if the belt is locked or I think it is locked.

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.

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: 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.

: the contact stated the front driver side seat belts always had problems since the vehicle was purchased, at only 13000 miles. The driver side seat belt buckle would only lock after several attempts. Eventually, a piece in the seat belt connector fractured and the belt will not latch at all. The belt and latch are free of other dirt and contaminants. There were no pictures or invoice available.

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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.

Passenger front seat belt fails to lock or comes unlocked after clicked.

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.

Driver side seat belt failed. Seat belt female end will not allow male end to connect. Vehicle immediately sent in for repairs.

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.

Driver's side seat belt will not latch. If the vehicle becomes involved in a crash. Consumer would be without any restraint. Dealer was not notified.

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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.

Passenger seat belt comes unlatched intermittently.

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.

Middle passenger seat belt buckle is not working. Dealer stated vehicle not cover under extended warranty.

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Front right seat belt released from the buckle four times during a forty mile trip on 8/7/02, this had happened two times before, but we are unable to recall the dates.

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_.

Several times per day, my driver side seatbelt pops open while driving. My concerns have fallen on deaf ears at the dealerships. Numerous friends, family members, and work associates have witnessed this happening. I have been told by a lot of other Ford owners that their driver side seatbelts in their trucks and suvs do the same thing. Why have they not made an effort to fix this serious and potentially deadly defect? updated 01-15-08. Updated.

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.

Vehicle was involved in rear end collision. Driver's side seat belt unfastened, and the seat back collapsed. The dealer had been contacted.

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The seatbelt is not child safe. My daughter took the seatbelt and wrapped it around her neck and it locked up disabling us from removing the belt from her neck. My husband was forced to cut the belt to save our daughter's life.

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Drivers seat belt came out of holder in a roll over accident traveling approx. 65 mph.

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Driver's side rear seatbelt bolt that holds seat belt to the vehicle is badly corroded. Consumer feels its a design problem.

Latch plate of seat belt is not locking properly, consumer has trouble trying to lock seat belt.

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.