2001 Ford F-250 SD: seat belt won't latch or retract

7 of the 288 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 149,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

2024
1
2020
2
2012
1
2011
1
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2004
1
2002
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2001
7
2000
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1999
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What owners say

Filed May 27, 2017 · Seat belts · AZ

The driver's side seat belt comes unbuckled without the latch being touched while driving. This results in an unsafe situation where the seat belt isn't providing any safety and it also requires two hands to re-buckle it taking my hands off the steering wheel. This happens while driving in my driveway, on city streets and highways. The problem has been happening soon after I bought the truck used on november 10, 2004.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Seat belts · 149,000 miles · NM

For about 7 months, my son has been driving the 2001 f250 sd under normal driving conditions. There have been many instances where the driver's side front seat belt has unlatched on its own. It has also happened to me while driving. The truck was taken back to ford dealership on 3/7/03 under recall 01s21 seatbelt. "buckles were inspected, ok as per 01s21, no repairs needed." we were charged $27.16 for the inspection. Took the truck back to dealership today (5.27.15). They have no advice for us. There are many open complaints for this problem. Please do something about this before someone gets killed. I've seen the reports of many injuries already.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Seat belts · 192,000 miles · AL

Rear seat belt buckle has broken latching mechanism within female buckle. This item is not available from the manufacturer. Seat belt not available from the manufacturer on a 14 year old vehicle ?

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Seat belts · 160,000 miles · CA

At various times, the driver's side seat belt buckle will release causing the belt to become loose. It happens at all speeds and usually will happen multiple times during a trip or not at all. I have never had it happen on the passenger's side seat belt.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · Seat belts · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact stated that the 2001 ford 250 diese had problems with the front passenger seat belt locking and staying locked. The contact stated that once locked in seat and while driving the seat belt unlocked on its own. The contact took the vehicle to a ford dealership in february 2007, and the dealership replaced the seat belt latch.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Seat belts · 102,519 miles · AZ

Tl* - the contact stated that the front driver's seat belt did not latch properly on 2001 ford f250. The seat belt will latch, but after a few minutes it will release itself from the latch. The contact has recently noticed the problem with the seat belt because she just started driving the vehicle on 12/19/06. The vehicle currently has 100,000 miles. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told the seat belt was involved in a recall campaign 01v227002. The rear left seat belt was repaired during the recall. The front driver's seat belt was not replaced because it was inspected and found to be working properly. The contact was told by the dealer that the recall campaign was now closed and they will not repair the seat belt free of charge. *ak updated 2/16/2007 -

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Seat belts · WA

Dt*: the contact stated the front center seat belt loosened and failed to stay tight. If the belt is pulled it will tighten, but it has too much play and may not accurately hold the passenger in the event of an accident. The buckle will not come undone. The service dealer replaced the seat belt three times and the dealer claims the belt worked even though it is loose and the dealer will not change it anymore. This has been an issue since the vehicle was first acquired when it was new. Updated 9/27/2006 -