2001 Ford Ranger seat belts problems
46 complaints about seat belts have been filed for the 2001 Ford Ranger, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seat belts problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 seat belts complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 10 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle slid on a patch of snow. The rear wheels lost traction and the vehicle flipped over twice before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle struck a tree. The driver suffered bruised ribs on the left side and a stiff neck. The passenger sustained major bruises everywhere including her back, legs, and wrists. She also sustained a severe bump on her back and minor cuts.
Driver side seat belt retracting mechanism came apart and made seat belt inoperative. I bought a new seat belt and replaced it. Replacement seat belt did same thing 9 months later. Dealer replaced it free of charge. 3 months later same thing happened again. Dealer replaced it again. 3 months later it broke again. Warranty on parts is for 1 year so I am liable to replace it. I am concerned if they are made this poorly, will I be protected in case of a collision.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger
- Body & structure 114 complaints
- Suspension 91 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Brakes 63 complaints
- Cruise control 57 complaints
- Tires 40 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Transmission 34 complaints