While driving the car the drivers and passengers seat belts release. I took it to a mechanic and they said the spring in the seat belt holder is failing. It isn't very unsettling to be driving the car and the seatbelt releases for no reason. It could be related to the 2000 seatbelt recall. We just bought the car for my college student. I don't want to wait for a death to get a recall.
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: seat belt won't latch or retract
11 of the 157 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 79,200
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would not latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis ls. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt buckle failed to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed that the buckle assembly would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts front: buckle assembly); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The technician ordered the part, and informed that when the part became available the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 03/07/11*lj updated 03/14/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving the seat belt disengaged from the buckle. The owner stated that the seat belts have been checked and was told that there was no failure found. Ford stated that the seat belt repair would cost $270 at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unknown.
The driver seat belt buckle on my 2001 mercury grand marquis unbuckles on its own. I buckle up, pull on it, and start out on the road. Next thing I know is the buckle comes apart and then its just a repeat of the same thing for the rest of the trip. Took the vehicle to cortese in rochester, ny and was told there was no recall on it. They buckled the belt but couldn't get it to fail in the shop. If I have an accident I will sue based on all the issues I am seeing on this site, and ford's unwilling to fix it. I bought the car a year and a half ago and it has been an off and on problem. I have 97,000 miles on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt buckle will not latch and stay locked. The contact went to the dealer and they stated that there was no recall on the seat belts; however, the insurance company stated otherwise. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/23/09 *lj. Updated 03/23/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact started the ignition and noticed that the driver's side front seat belt failed to latch. The failure occurred without warning. The authorized dealer was notified and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts; front buckle assembly); however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 55,000.
Front seat belt restraint buckle assembly failed to properly latch making the seat belt and warning assembly inoperative. Ford refused to honor recall.
Fatal accident in 2001 mercury grand marquis resulting from vehicle rollover. The highway patrol concluded that the driver was not wearing seat belt.*mr the driver was killed as a result of injuries sustained when he was ejected from his vehicle. After the accident deceased family learned of a seat belt buckle recall (01v227001). The deceased had taken the vehicle to have the recall repaired on nov 21 2002 and the dealer determined that the buckle did not need to be replaced. After the accident a ford tool test was performed and it was determined that the buckle had failed.
Attorney represented the family of wallace petro who had died in an automobile accident while driving a 2001 grand marquis the attorney alleged that the driver's side seat belt buckle failed, and caused mr. Petro to be ejected during the roll over incident. The vehicle was previously serviced under recall 01v227000. Information as told to odi. *ak
Recall number 01v227001 concerning seat belt buckles. Dealer has no parts available to correct recall problem. Consumer was told that parts would become available within 2-5 bussiness days. Consumer could not leave vehicle without rental car assistance. Before dealer released vehicle, consumer had to sign a form releasing dealer and manufacturer of any further obligations.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V227001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?
11 of 157 owner complaints about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (7%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
Sudden acceleration 12No deployment 7Check engine light 6Headlights 6Jerking 6
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