2001 Ford F-150 Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2001 Ford F-150, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (67% of reports).
- 78seat belts complaints
- 80,500median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 52 of 78 complaints (67%)
- RQ04011 pco: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Ford F-150 seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% | 1,250 |
| 2023 F-150 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2022 F-150 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2021 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 82,500 |
| 2020 F-150 | 3 | 0% | 33,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 4 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 16 | 1% | 12,500 |
| 2017 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 44,500 |
| 2016 F-150 | 14 | 1% | 28,500 |
| 2015 F-150 | 26 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 66,600 |
| 2013 F-150 | 7 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 3 | 0% | 133,500 |
| 2011 F-150 | 8 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 70,225 |
| 2009 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 11 | 3% | 80,953 |
| 2007 F-150 | 6 | 1% | 53,250 |
| 2006 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 69,690 |
| 2005 F-150 | 20 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2003 F-150 | 16 | 4% | 15,500 |
| 2002 F-150 | 50 | 6% | 94,500 |
| 2001 F-150 | 78 | 6% | 80,500 |
| 2000 F-150 | 15 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1999 F-150 | 25 | 2% | 68,500 |
| 1998 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 99,523 |
| 1997 F-150 | 38 | 1% | 100,165 |
| 1996 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 125,225 |
| 1995 F-150 | 6 | 1% | 131,280 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks. The driver side seat belt retractor may not fully retract the belt.
Risk: This could cause slack in the seat belt when worn, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant, in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat belt assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V227001 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passengerâs seat belt loosened independently…
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side seat belt unbuckled independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After…
The seat belt quit locking in place shortly after I purchased the truck
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford F-150s have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2001 Ford F-150 (6% of the 1,236 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-150 seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2001 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 52 of 78 complaints, followed by “rq04011 pco” (8).
Other 2001 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2001 Ford F-150 problems or seat belts problems across all F-150 years.