seattbelt

[Mad_Mach_1]

now i have a silly issue with my passengers front seat belt. it wont retract OR pull out. its like the inertia lock has done just that and wont unlock...

can anyone PLEASE tell me how to fix it?

[bgrd351]

you have 2 choices...

1. install the teflon insert for around $50 a side or......

2. install new seatbelt assemblies at around $53 one side and $58 on the other.

I know this because I JUST did this last weekend on my Mach and I did option #2. I got them from ITLRUN on this forum. Now my seatbelts work awesome.

[Mad_Mach_1]

great... granted this is not the first time this has happened... i was hoping that someone had some trick to make it retract

[Mad_Mach_1]

has anyone else out there expierenced this problem? or know of a TSB about this

[PharmDMach1]

Had the issue on my driver side. Went to the dealer and he took care of it under warranty. I'm assuming because it is a safety issue.

[Mad_Mach_1]

guess ill make an appointment for thursday.. wife wont even ride in the car... which could be a good thing z

[bgrd351]

Originally Posted by Mad_Mach_1

has anyone else out there expierenced this problem? or know of a TSB about this

below is a copy from ITLRUN's pm to me about the TSB:

TSB
05-16-11 SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Publication Date: August 9, 2005

FORD: 2000-2003 Mustang
2000-2006 Crown Victoria, Taurus
2000-2003 Explorer Sport, Windstar
2000-2005 Excursion, Explorer
2000-2006 E-Series, Expedition, F-150, F-Super Duty, Ranger
2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2006 Escape
2004-2006 Freestar
2005-2006 Escape Hybrid
2004-2006 F-650, F-750
LINCOLN: 2000-2002 Continental
2000-2006 LS, Town Car, Navigator
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY: 2000-2005 Sable
2000-2006 Grand Marquis
2000-2005 Mountaineer
2004-2006 Monterey
2005-2006 Mariner


This article supersedes TSB 04-24-21 to update the vehicle model years.

ISSUE:
A service kit is now available to improve safety belt retraction speed.

ACTION:
See the part application chart and select the appropriate kit. Follow the Instruction Sheet included in the kit. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20A for additional information.

NOTE: TEFLON TAPE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON THE FRONT ROW SEATS FOR VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS TSB, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND THE MOUNTAINEER. TEFLON TAPE CAN ALSO BE USED ON SECOND ROW SEATS FOR THESE THREE VEHICLES.



NOTE: FOR MUSTANG, AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND MOUNTAINEER, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING BUILD DATE INFORMATION BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TSB. TEFLON TAPE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES.




MUSTANG: Only install on vehicles built through 6/15/2003. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/16/2003.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (FRONT ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 6/24/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/25/2004.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (SECOND ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 10/21/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 10/22/2004.

PART APPLICATION CHART
Part Number Application
YR3Z-63611D70-AA MUSTANG

XW4Z-63611D70-AA E-SERIES
XW4Z-63611D70-AA LINCOLN LS

3L2Z-78611D70-AB AVIATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CONTINENTAL
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CROWN VICTORIA
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE HYBRID
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXCURSION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPEDITION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER 4DR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-150
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F650/F750
3L2Z-78611D70-AB FREESTAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-SERIES SUPER DUTY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB GRAND MARQUIS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MARINER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MONTEREY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MOUNTAINEER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB NAVIGATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB RANGER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB SABLE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TAURUS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TOWN CAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB WINDSTAR

NOTE: THE LABOR OPERATIONS WITHIN THIS TSB CAN BE CLAIMED IN COMBINATION AS NEEDED TO COVER THE REQUIRED REPAIRS.




WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051611A Install Teflon Tape B Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels If Necessary) 0.8 Hr.
051611B Install Teflon Tape C Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels And Seats If Necessary) 1.1 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
70611B08 42

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company

Please note the following line:

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

That is why I had to buy the stuff myself. And I found that it was about $11 more total to replace the seatbelts than to put in the teflon inserts. The seatbelt swap out is not that hard and can be done in less than an hour for both sides. The hardest part was getting the darn rear seat cushion up . But now that I know about the buttons to release it it is a piece of cake. Oh...and you will need a T50 bit which you can buy at NAPA for $6.

[ITLRUN]

Originally Posted by bgrd351

below is a copy from ITLRUN's pm to me about the TSB:



Please note the following line:



That is why I had to buy the stuff myself. And I found that it was about $11 more total to replace the seatbelts than to put in the teflon inserts. The seatbelt swap out is not that hard and can be done in less than an hour for both sides. The hardest part was getting the darn rear seat cushion up . But now that I know about the buttons to release it it is a piece of cake. Oh...and you will need a T50 bit which you can buy at NAPA for $6.

Yeah, What he said!

[Mad_Mach_1]

thanks for that info... if its under warranty.. it goes to ford, otherwise ill just do it myself. where are the buttons to release the rear seat?

[bgrd351]

Originally Posted by Mad_Mach_1

thanks for that info... if its under warranty.. it goes to ford, otherwise ill just do it myself. where are the buttons to release the rear seat?

at the base of seat just above where it meets the carpet. There are two of them...one each side about the center of each sitting postion. The best way to find it is to lightly depress the seat material about a 1/4" above the carpet and run your hands across the seat until you feel the button. Then push in the button and lift the cushion after the button bottoms out. Repeat on the other side of the car.