The drivers seat belt does not latch (lock) properly. The belt has on numerous occasions became unfastened when driving. The drivers belt also does not retract after use.
2001 Mercury Sable seat belts problems
12 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,150.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 52,150
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Front: retractor4
- Front: buckle assembly2
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Mercury Sable seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Mercury Sable seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. The seat belt buckle tongue may not fully eject from the buckle assembly when the release button is pushed slowly. This condition could also result in a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 4, 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 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V144000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The child safety seat anchor latch (iso-fix anchor) fasteners do not have adequate residual torque. The anchors are secured to the floor pan with a reinforcement plate that has two studs that extend upward through the floor pan and the iso-fix anchor. The sealer on the floor pan could cause a soft joint and, even if the nuts are properly torqued, road vibrations could cause the nut to work its way completely off the stud.
- Risk
- The anchor may not hold the child safety seat in position during an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant of the child safety seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and re-install the bracket nut using a torque retention material (red loctite). Owner notification began september 11, 2000. 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 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 00V240000 · Recall details
What 2001 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I own a 2001 mercury sable. At approximately 70,000 the driver's seat belt began to retract sporadically. At about 75,000 miles the seatbelt no longer retracted at all. The seatbelt still locks when pressure is put on it, but I am concerned about its safety.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. While examining the front passenger side seat belt, the contact noticed that the seat belt would no longer retract back to its original position. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer and no repairs had been performed. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The seat belt retraction systems in almost all vehicles will fail to retract the seat belt after a few years of use. The seat belts then hang out the car or truck door and get smashed when the door is closed. The seat belt eventually gets frayed and loses some of it's ability to properly restrain when needed. The retraction spring weakens and no longer retracts the seat belt.
Tl*- the contact stated that the seat belt retractor on the passenger's side of the 2001 mercury sable will not retract. The dealership informed the contact the retractor was folding the belt over, which caused it to jam. The dealership advised the contact the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer. And they informed him this was not covered under the warranty. The current mileage on the vehicle was 28,000. *ak the consumer provided the invoice for repair and pictures before the repair. Update 05/04/07
Front passenger seat belt locked and won`t release contacted ford about recall #01s16 they say car not on that recall the problem is the same as the recall,car made at same plant, same time frame as problems were found.
Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger seatbelt does not come out of the retractor more than one and a half inches. An independent repair shop determined the seatbelt assembly needs to be replaced.
The consumer noticed that the passenger seat belt did not retract properly. While pulling the seat belt it broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the retractor needed to be replaced. *ak
Seat belt retractor failure. Dealer will not replace.
Rear middle seat belt would not pull out.
Questions about the 2001 Mercury Sable seat belts
Does the 2001 Mercury Sable have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Mercury Sable, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Mercury Sable seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,150 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Sable seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 01V144000, 00V240000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Sable have the most seat belts problems?
The Mercury Sable model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (21 complaints), 1999 (20 complaints) and 1990 (12 complaints).
Other 2001 Mercury Sable problems
Suspension 204Acceleration 61Brakes 40Airbags 27Engine 27Electrical 26Transmission 22Lights 15Fuel system 13Body 11Visibility 11Steering 7Tires 5Seats 4Locks 2Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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