2001 Ford Expedition: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · Seat belts · CA

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

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · AL

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v227001 (seat belts), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Seat belts · 99,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while at a stop sign or while driving, the drivers side seat belt unlatched independently. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Seat belts · 194,000 miles · NV

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Seat belts · NC

Tl*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 the federal safety agency 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. *lj updated 01/12/09.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL · crash · 1 injury

Seat belt latch failed then front air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Jan 20, 2007 · Seat belts · 92,000 miles · FL

Seat belt retract mechanism weak on drivers side. Often does not retract and door slams on it. Found this also to be true for my dads 2001 ford ranger.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Seat belts · WI · 1 injury

The driver stepped on the gas, and then suddenly stepped on the brake. The middle passenger in the 2nd row of seats was belted in. She, who is also 2 1/2 to 3 months pregnant was thrown to the front row, her upper part of her body reaching all the way into the front seat area because the seat belt failed to hold her in place. The only reason she stopped moving at all was because the belt eventually ran out of length. (a five-month-old infant was also belted in her car seat next to the woman, on the left (driver's) side. The infant's seat belt appeared to work fine, the baby in her car seat remained in place.) the woman who was using the faulty belt initially felt pain in the abdomen (where the lap belt was), and also in her left arm, hand and fingers where she tried to stop herself from flying forward. The next morning the pregnant woman noticed soreness throughout her abdomen area which felt like deep bruising. Her left shoulder and arm are continuing to bother her. The pain in her abdomen has improved as the week has gone on. The owners of the vehicle, one of which is the pregnant woman, are concerned about the complete failure of the seat belt.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Seat belts · 91,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated all three of the middle row seat belts are inoperable. Two of the seatbelt buckle assemblies have completely broken apart. The springs and release buttons ejected from the buckle assembly. The third seat belt buckle assembly fails to fully lock. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v227001, regarding the seat belt: front: buckle assembly however the middle row seat belt has the same problems as indicated in the recall.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Seat belts · IL

I own a 2001 ford expedition which has had failure of one of the rear seat belts. When you attempt to lock the seat belt into the buckle it does not lock. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership and was told the problem could be fixed if I was to pay out of my pocket the expenses because my warranty was expired. I do not feel I should have to pay any out of pocket expenses to cover the repair of my seat belt. I have two children and it is the law to have them secured in my vehicle.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Seat belts · MI

Rear driver's side seat belt malfunctioned. Consumer tried to unlock the seat belt from the belt buckle and was unable to do so. Therefore, consumer cut the seat belt in pieces. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.