13Affected configurations shown1,400,000Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
What fixes it
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 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 1-866-436-7332.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 01V227001
2001 FORD F-350Open vehicle record →2001 FORD F-250Open vehicle record →2001 FORD EXPEDITIONOpen vehicle record →2001 FORD EXCURSIONOpen vehicle record →2001 FORD F-150Open vehicle record →2001 FORD RANGEROpen vehicle record →2001 FORD WINDSTAROpen vehicle record →2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2001 FORD F-450 SDOpen vehicle record →2001 FORD F-550 SDOpen vehicle record →2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOROpen vehicle record →2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.