FordExpedition2001
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  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Seat Belts

2001 Ford Expedition Seat Belts Problems

12
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 12 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • seat belt · 13 records
  • seat belts · 7 records
  • side seat · 4 records
  • belt buckle · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 1, 2018 · 140,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While driving, the front driver's and passenger side seat belts would unlatch on its own without warning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact called ramp motors (4869 nesconset hwy, port jefferson station, ny 11776, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v227001(seat belts). The vehicle had not been repaired.…

    ODI 11255884

  • July 15, 2017 · 260,000 miles

    Electrical System · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control

    Fuses blowing as soon as put in box. Smoke coming from cruise control switch

    ODI 11021031

  • June 23, 2017 · 150,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the seat belt randomly unlatched from the buckle everyday. The warning indicator chime and the actual indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately thirty days. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact researched…

    ODI 11000836

  • January 28, 2015 · 99,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while at a stop sign or while driving, the drivers side seat belt unlatched independently. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

    ODI 10822823

  • February 8, 2012 · 194,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver's side seat buckle unlatched independently. The seat belt buckle would not remain fully closed whenever latched. There was a recall a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…

    ODI 10573481

  • January 1, 2011 · 90,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    The driver seat belt does not stay latched all the way even though it seems it does. Randomly the seat belt will become unlatched while driving in different conditions. It was built in the michigan plant like the recall on your website but not included in the recall according to ford because of the vin. I think it is close enough to the dates listed that it could be the same thing and the recall should be checked…

    ODI 10561243

  • January 1, 2008

    Seat Belts

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that all of the seat belt buckle assemblies failed. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection and increase the risk of personal injury. The manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 01v227001 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly); therefore, they would not assume financial…

    ODI 10252291

  • June 20, 2005

    Buckle Assembly · Front · Seat Belts

    The front passenger seat-belt buckle becomes unlatched on an intermittant basis. Belt buckle will insert and snap most of hte time, but there have been several instances when the buckle snapped as if it was latched, but come unlatched when a force was applied to the buckle (as when leaning forward).

    ODI 10127598

  • January 17, 2003 · 80,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While driving approximately 25 mph to various speeds, the driver's side seat belt unlatched intermittently. The contact was able to close the seat belt; however, it continued to unlatch when he moved around. The seat belt also opened when he stopped at a traffic light. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v227001 (seat…

    ODI 10246094

  • October 21, 2002 · 15,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    While driving at any speed passenger's seat belt got tangled in the seat back release. This happened at least three times. Dealer replaced seat belt, but the problem persists. *ak

    ODI 10050459

  • January 26, 2002

    Seat Belts

    While driving 30mph vehicle rear ended another vehicle and the seat belts did not restain the driver and passenger properly.*ak *slc

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 8003724

  • October 15, 2001

    Seat Belts

    Received notice 01v227001. Contacted dealership. Was informed parts on back order since august. Middle row seat belt is getting worse. Keeps popping out.*ak

    ODI 898168