Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation

SAFETY BELT SYSTEM

The outboard safety belts for the front seats are a continuous-loop three-point system. The combination lap and shoulder belt (continuous-loop) uses a common sliding tongue and retractor.

The shoulder harness retractor is designed to let the webbing move freely in and out at all times, except during vehicle hard braking, hard cornering or an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, when it is automatically locked by a mechanically actuated inertia sensor.

There are front driver and outboard passenger safety belt and pretensioner buckle ends secured to the front seat assembly.

Four-Door, SuperCab

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters, if so equipped, child safety seat tether attachments, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

When installing new safety belt buckles or retractor assemblies, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master Parts Catalog.

The outboard safety belt for the front seat is a continuous-loop three-point system. The combination lap and shoulder (continuous-loop) uses a common sliding tongue and retractor. The front seat safety belt retractor and the front seat shoulder safety belt height adjuster are both located in the rear door.

The rear seat has a retractor bolted to the rear seat frame. The rear safety belt buckle is located in the rear door.

The shoulder harness retractor is designed to let the webbing move freely in or out at all times, except during vehicle hard braking, hard cornering, or an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, when it is automatically locked by a mechanically actuated inertia sensor.

The front outboard safety belt retractors can also lock by jerking on the belt.