Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The safety belt retractor and pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device that removes excess webbing from the safety belts when deployed.
REFER to AIRBAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SRS to diagnose any pretensioner DTCs and REFER to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM, SYMPTOM CHART: SAFETY BELT SYSTEM for any concerns regarding safety belt retractor function.