Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation

SAFETY BELT SYSTEM

When replacing any active occupant restraint components, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master Parts Catalog.

The active restraint system consists of the following:
- Front row safety belt buckles and pretensioners, attached to the inboard side of the seats.
- Front row safety belt retractors, located behind the lower B-pillar trim panels.
- Second row outboard safety belt retractors, located behind the rear quarter trim panels.
- Second row 40/20/40 seat center safety belt retractor integrated into the 20 percent seat back. To service the second row 20 percent seat center safety belt retractor, the seat backrest must be disassembled.
- Second row 60/40 seat center safety belt retractor integrated into the 60 percent seat back. To service the second row 60 percent seat center safety belt retractor, the seat backrest must be disassembled.
- Second row LH side safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the seat frame of the 20 percent 40/20/40 seat.
- Second row dual safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the RH side seat frame of the 40/20/40 percent seat.
- Second row dual safety belt buckle assembly for the 60/40 seat attached to the floor pan beneath the 60 percent seat.
- Second row LH side safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the seat frame of the 40 percent seat.
- Second row RH and LH side safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the floor pan for the 40/40 seat with rear center console.
- Second row child safety seat tether anchors, at all seating positions, attached to the floor pan behind the second row seat.
- Second row lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) at all outboard seating positions, welded to the seat cushion frame.
- Third row safety belt retractors, located behind the rear quarter trim panel.
- Third row safety belt buckle assembly, attached to the floor pan.
- Third row child safety seat tether anchors, attached to the floor pan behind the third row seat.