Problems with 2001 Ford F-150 SEAT BELTS

This may be a moot point because the truck (2001 f-150 supercrew xlt 4wd) i had owned (traded it in for a 2003 ford supercrew which also exhibits very similar problems) had serious problems with the steering in addition to the driver seatbelt becoming disengaged while driving normally. i could not understand why the seatbelt would disengage all by itself. i even had witnesses to the fact. i asked for the service to address it; however, they could not duplicate the problem. this is serious as what are seatbelts for in the first place. also had some problems with the paint cracking or spidering. ford regional personnel from denver wanted to repaint the vehicle. however, they could not determine how it would be accomplished. this went on for over 4 months. that is one of the main reasons in addition to the steering problems described previously i had get rid of the problem supercrew i had purchased. *la rq04011.*pco owner granted permission to release info_*pco

While traveling at 50 mph, vehicle was involved in a front end collision, driver's shoulder harnest did not retract and neither airbags deployed. vehicle totaled. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts

Passenger side seat belt had a recall performed. since then, the seat belt buckle will unlatch when brakes are applied. the buckle will either fail to latch or unlatch giving erratic operation. customer service at ford will no longer give any assistance. please describe details ts rq04011.*pco

Vehicle is not safe without seatbelts working properly 100%. dt rq04011.*pco

While pulling a tree stump up from the ground. the dual airbags deploy and lock up the seatbelts. the dealership is aware of the problem. mr

While driving 35-40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, driver sustained injuries. *ak consumer states that the drivers air bag failed to deploy along with the drivers seatbelt that failed to restrain him. *slc crash photos sent in by consumer *tc

While driving at 30-35mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and drivers seat belt did not retract, causing driver to lurch forward into dashboard.*ak and the airbag fail to deploy. *mj

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision where the airbags and seat belt failed. *tt rq04011.*pco

Consumer was involved in a head on collision in which the air bags failed to deploy, also the seatbelt failed to restrain consumer.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. the contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt became unbuckled independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under a manufacturer's recall but no failure was determined. the contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 68,000.

I received a recall letter instructing me to go to the nearest dealer to test the belt with a special tool. i complied and was told the belts passed. the belt continues to release while driving. i have contacted 2 dealers and ford (directly) twice. i spoke with tem today and they say they have no record of my calls or e-mails. i have documented those calls. please help, the saftey of my family is a stake.*ak rq04011.*pco

dealership inspected the front outbound seat belts and indicated that they were fine although the front passenger side seat belt was showing signs of failure as stated in seat belt buckles recall 01v227001. the dealership wanted to charge the consumer to have the seat belts replaced. *ak *nm rq04011.*pco

Dealer refused to correct recall 00v348000 because consumer was a trouble maker.*ak *slc

Seat belt retractors need replacing. consumer is not able to fasten seat belts. please provide any further information.*ak

Two seat belts in rear do not latch. took to dealer, and they replaced seat belts with same type of seat belt. consumer stated that new belts did not latch. please provide any further information.*ak

Consumer has been waiting for parts since beginning of june to have recall 1e030000 performed. in meantime defect has reoccurred. consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.*ak *slc

Passenger side seat belts failed to remain locked in belt mechanisms. after latching it, can pull on belt, and it would be released. had been to dealership numerous times for repairs. mechanic has ordered parts for belt buckle well over a month ago to correct problem. *ak

On several occasions, customer states that the passenger side front seat belt will not retract properly, resulting in, on one occasion, passenger being banged against the front of the cab, dealer replaced right front seat belt retractor, but did not remedy problem. *tt

Dt: the contact stated the seat belt o front passenger's seat will not buckle; it was replaced 4 years ago. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and they stated there were no recalls the seat beat buckle has not been repaired.*ak

Driver's seatbelt buckle stopped fastening. more than 4 months after being reported, dealer is still waiting for replacement part from manufacturer. *ak