Front seatbelts on 2002 Ford F-150 become unlatched unexpectedly while driving. This has been noticed over the last two or three years occasionally, but has been getting worse. Seat belt has become unlatched about 5-6 times during a 600 mile road trip. Seat belt was confirmed by two passengers that it was indeed latched correctly and nothing pushing the release button. Seatbelt was confirmed to be latched by firmly tugging on seat belt to witness that it was latched. Both passengers confirmed that the seatbelt become unlatched randomly while driving. Passenger and driver safety is at risk. If driver seatbelt comes unlatched while driving or during accident, the driver could loose control of truck and put other drivers at risk. The unlatching does not show any warning signs as to when it will become unlatched. Seatbelt just becomes unlatched and starts to recoil without warning. Ford service just says that the truck is out of warranty and that they dont cover seat belt replacements as there is no open recalls for such. Seatbelt is still currently installed on vehicle but can be available for inspection on vehicle or removed for inspection.
2002 Ford F-150 seat belts problems
50 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly7
- Front3
- Rear/other1
- Front: warning light/devices1
- Front: anchorage1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Ford F-150 seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2002 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Systems failed. Recalls incomplete
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt was not properly securing into the buckle to click, lock, and secure the driver. The vehicle was taken to mullinax ford of mobile (7311 airport blvd, mobile, al 36608, 1-(888) 241-4640) and autonation ford mobile (901 east interstate 65 service rd s, mobile, al 36606, (251) 202-2016). Both dealers indicated that a seat belt kit needed to be purchased as a unit, which included all of the seat belts in the vehicle. The driver's seat belt was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they could approve just the driver's seat belt being replaced. The manufacturer had not issued any seat belt recalls for the year, make, and model vehicle; however, they issued two tsbs for the seat belts. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. *tt
While driving (in motion), the driver's side seat belt randomly disconnects. There is no warning or specific condition that causes this to happen. Obviously this creates a very dangerous condition.
Drivers side seat belt does not lock at any time
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the driver's seat belt unbuckled randomly. The failure also occurred on the front passenger side. The dealer (simi valley ford, 2440 1st st, simi valley, ca 93065) stated that there were no recalls attached to the VIN and, with the vehicle being a different year than what was in the recall, the failure would have to be paid out of pocket at a cost of $700. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure through email. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Front driver and passenger seat belt buckles randomly unbuckle themselves. When fastened, the buckles seems secure. Pull severe times on them and they do not unbuckle. But, while driving, they unbuckle themselves periodically. This has been occurring for a long period of time.
On 2002 ford f-150 supercrew front passenger seat belt randomly comes unbuckled.
On 2002 ford f-150 driver and passenger seat belts randomly come unbuckled and any given time.
While driving or sitting at a light, etc, the driver side seat belt will disengage without warning.
Questions about the 2002 Ford F-150 seat belts
Does the 2002 Ford F-150 have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Ford F-150, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Ford F-150 seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-150 seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most seat belts problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2001 (78 complaints), 2002 (50 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).
Other 2002 Ford F-150 problems
Engine 262Electrical 106Acceleration 86Fuel system 86Transmission 53Body 45Brakes 42Airbags 35Visibility 30Steering 25Tires 24Suspension 20Wheels 13Lights 10Locks 8Seats 7Driver assistance 3
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