Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods
Preliminary Inspection
Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:
- Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched)
- Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly (latching and release, foreign debris)
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate | Burned-out indicator Wiring, terminals or connectors IPC RCM |
If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes |
| The seatbelt warning chime does not operate | Wiring, terminals or connectors Seatbelt switch IPC RCM |
If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes |
| The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use | Seatbelt retractor is in web sensing mode | UNLOCK the locked seatbelt retractor. REFER to: Locked Seatbelt Retractor Releasing |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION . | |
| Seatbelt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode Seatbelt retractor binding internally |
CARRY OUT the appropriate functional test. REFER to Functional Tests , as appropriate. INSTALL new components as directed. | |
| The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | CORRECT the twisted seatbelt webbing. REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt . REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION . | |
| Seatbelt retractor binding internally | CARRY OUT the appropriate functional test. REFER to Functional Tests , as appropriate. INSTALL new components as directed. | |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated Wiring, terminals or connectors |
To activate the Belt-Minder® feature, REFER to the Seating and Safety Restraints information of the Owner's Literature or REFER to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating If the Belt-Minder® is activated, DIAGNOSE the inoperative Belt-Minder® feature. REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes |
| The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt |
| The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide |
| The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled | Dirty or soiled seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Cleaning |