The problem
Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks. The driver side seat belt retractor May not fully retract the belt.
The risk
This could cause slack in the seat belt when worn, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant, in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's side seat belt assembly.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-348 (00V348000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S35 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | October 30, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 9, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 830 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-348 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat belt assembly.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 830 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.