Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System

Preliminary Inspection

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:

Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched)
Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate	Failed indicator Wiring, terminals or connectors IPC RCM	If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes .
The seatbelt warning chime does not operate	Wiring, terminals or connectors Seatbelt switch IPC RCM	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Information Center - 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 Test(s) 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 and.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 Test(s) as appropriate. INSTALL new components as directed.
The Belt-Minder ® feature is inoperative	Belt-Minder ® feature is deactivated Wiring, terminals or connectors	Activate the Belt-Minder ® feature. REFER to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating . If the Belt-Minder ® is activated, DIAGNOSE the inoperative Belt-Minder ® feature. REFER to: Information Center - 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 .