This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt disengaged without warning. The dealer stated that the seat belt assembly failed and that the recall repair under NHTSA campaign id number 00V348000 (seat belts:front:retractor) had already been performed. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 30,000. Updated 1/02/08. Updated 12/12/07 updated 03/10/08. The consumer was informed the seat belt was out of warranty, but the consumer could pay for it at his own expense.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt has failed. The retractor is locked in place and is unable to move. The failure has lasted for approximately one month. The engine size and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 65,598 and failure mileage was 65,200.
My wife and I were visting my parents when we were heading home. We started the vehicle and while putting the vehicle into drive the air bags deployed. The seat beats locked up. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. Insurance will not cover this and Ford Motor Company will not repair cover this.
Consumer noticed that both passenger and driver front seat belts were inoperative. Both seat belts locked while driving at normal speed and failed to retract after usage. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced seat belts and retractor. However, the problem recurred.
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.
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. And the airbag fail to deploy.
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.
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.
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- Glen Gardner, NJ, USA