Energy Management
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The front safety belt retractors are equipped with an energy management feature designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner to help reduce the safety belt force acting on an occupant's chest when an impact occurs.