Safety Belt System: Other Ford Econoline E150

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode

Note. The automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

In the automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. This mode is used any time a child safety seat is installed in an outboard seating position, or when a tight lap/shoulder belt fit is desired. The ALR mode is automatically engaged when the webbing is fully extracted from the retractor. As the webbing is retracted back onto the spool, an audible clicking sound is made, indicating that the retractor is in the ALR mode. The ALR mode is automatically disengaged when the webbing is retracted back onto the spool. ALR mode is disengaged when the audible clicking sound ceases and the webbing is free to move in or out of the retractor, indicating that the belt has returned to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode of operation.

Fastening Safety Belts

Always follow the preceding safety precautions when fastening the safety belts.

Warning System - Driver Safety Belt

The driver safety belt incorporates a safety belt warning indicator switch (10B924), an indicator light and warning chime. The indicator light and warning chime function as reminders to fasten the safety belt.

Safety Belt Indicator Light and Warning Chime

The safety belt indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a warning chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. The conditions of operation are as follows

1. If the driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt indicator light illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4-8 seconds.
2. If the driver safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding, the safety belt indicator light and the warning chime turn off.
3. If the driver safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt indicator light and warning chime remain off.

Belt Minder

The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

Child Safety Seat - Tether Attachment

Some manufacturers make safety seats with a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point behind the seat.

Ford recommends the placement of tethered safety seats in a rear seating position, with the tether strap attached to the tether anchoring point. The right front seating position can be used if it is the only seating position available. The tether anchor attachment point for the right front seating position is located on the rear edge of the seat. For additional information, refer to the vehicle owner guide for installation instructions.

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Child safety seat tether anchors are located at the following seating positions

1. On the seat pedestal of the front passenger seat.
2. On the seat pedestal of the second row bucket seats.
3. On the seat cushion frame of the three passenger bench seat at the outboard seating positions in the second row.
4. On the seat cushion frame of the three passenger bench seat at the center seating positions of the third and fourth rows of seating.

If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the seat pedestal/seat cushion frame and tether anchor for damage. If damaged, install a new seat pedestal/seat cushion frame and tether anchor, as necessary.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standardized and uniform attachment system for installing child safety seats in passenger vehicles. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have two lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.

The vehicle portion of the system consists of two attachment points (6 mm wires) bolted to the seat frame of either the rear quad bucket or rear bench seat. The attachment points protrude from the biteline between the seat cushion and seat backrest.

If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the vehicle portion of the system for damage. If any of the attachment points (6 mm wires) are damaged, a new one must be installed. See the appropriate removal and installation procedure in this article for service.

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1. Verify the customer concern by operating the safety belt.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Refer to the following chart.
3. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-210213-S17185472212005121400000)

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Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode

1. Buckle up and proceed to a safe test area where you have plenty of space to accelerate and decelerate quickly. If the RH front or rear passenger safety belt must be tested, a passenger should be buckled into the RH front or rear seat. (The RH front belt can be tested using a driver only, providing the driver has the ability to grasp the RH front shoulder belt and extend it approximately 66 cm [26 in.] with no compromise to safe driving. This method applies to the 8 km/h [5 mph] test only.)
2. After reaching a safe area to perform sudden stops, attain a speed of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph). Advise the passenger (if applicable) to prepare for a severe brake application. At this time, both driver and passenger must grasp their respective shoulder safety belts and prepare to lean slightly forward at the moment brake application is made.
3. Make a maximum brake application without tire skid. (The maximum brake application should be on dry concrete or equivalent hard road surface, never on a wet or gravel road.)
4. Both driver and passenger should lean slightly forward into the shoulder safety belts. At this instant, belts should lock up without webbing payout.
5. If both shoulder belts lock up, the safety belt assemblies are functioning correctly.
6. If either or both retractors fail to lock up at the 8 km/h (5 mph) speed, repeat the test at a constant 24 km/h (15 mph). (This test must be performed with a passenger if other than the driver safety belt is to be tested.)
7. If either or both safety belts do not lock up at 24 km/h (15 mph), return the vehicle for service of safety belts. Remove the retractor and rework sheet metal in the retractor mounting surface. Install the retractor assembly and retest the safety belt assembly(s).

1. Fully extract the safety belt webbing from the retractor.
2. Allow the webbing to retract onto the spool. An audible clicking sound should be heard and the safety belt webbing should not be free to move out of the retractor.
3. Allow the webbing to retract fully onto the spool. The webbing should now be free to move in or out of the spool without an audible clicking sound.
4. If the safety belt does not operate as indicated in the previous steps, the safety belt must be repaired.

Safety Belt With Anchor Plate Thread Damage

1. Remove the broken or stripped bolt and discard.
2. Drill out the internal threads in the seat belt anchor plate with a 27/64-inch drill.
3. Rethread the anchor plate with a 1/2-13 tap (seat belt).
4. Blow out the chips.
5. Install the safety belt component(s).
6. Install a new bolt with the same part number, unless otherwise specified.
7. Tighten the bolt(s) to specification. For additional information, refer to «Torque Specifications»(ref-210213-S25525990782005121400000) .

Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster With Stripped Weld Nuts

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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1. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster (602B82). For additional information, refer to «HEIGHT ADJUSTER - SHOULDER SAFETY BELT»(ref-210213-S11086094482005121400000) .
2. Use the half-inch drill with integral stop provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit to drill out the damaged threads in the upper pillar structure.
3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the M14 x 1.5 tap with integral stop provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit, and tap new threads.
4. Use a threaded insert (part no. N807170-S190) provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit and screw it into the retapped hole until it is slightly below the surface.
5. Use a hammer to lightly tap the installation tool provided in the D-Ring Installation Kit several times to seat the insert keys.
6. Install the shoulder safety belt height adjuster. For additional information, refer to «HEIGHT ADJUSTER - SHOULDER SAFETY BELT»(ref-210213-S11086094482005121400000) .

Safety Belt Procedure After a Collision

1. Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to make sure they have not become damaged and are in correct operating condition, particularly if subjected to severe stress.
2. Before installing a new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be worked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
3. Install the new safety belt(s). For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure in this article. Perform the «COMPONENT TEST - Safety Belt Functional Test»(ref-210213-S18486294172005121400000) procedure in article.

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Note. These procedures apply to both wire-formed and stamped D-ring designs.

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1. Grasp the belt webbing at the shoulder belt guide (D-ring).
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself to remove the twist.
3. Feed the folded portion of the belt through the safety belt guide (D-ring).
4. When completed, the safety belt should look like the illustration.

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1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull down on the closest belt webbing to form a loop through the upper (narrower and longer) slot in the tongue.
2. Working within the upper slot, rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back through the upper slot in the tongue.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to complete the removal of the twist at the lower (wider and larger) slot in the tongue.
5. When completed, the safety belt should look like the illustration.

Retractor - Front Safety Belt and Tongue

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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Height Adjuster - Shoulder Safety Belt

Special Tool(s)

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1. Remove the front shoulder safety belt guide cover (60262).
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide nut. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
3. On the driver side, remove the body side trim finish panel and the front upper body side trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-210204) .
4. On the passenger side, remove the center body pillar upper trim panel. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-210204) .
5. Remove the height adjuster cover (602B90).
6. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster (602B82). Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the bolts. Remove the shoulder safety belt height adjuster.

Safety Belt - Rear 3-Passenger Bench Seat

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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1. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the LH rear bolt and safety belt buckle.
2. Remove the LH rear safety belt buckle assembly.
3. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the RH rear safety belt and buckle bolt.
4. Remove the RH rear safety belt buckle and tongue assembly.

Safety Belt - Rear 4-Passenger Bench Seat

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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1. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the LH rear safety belt and buckle bolt.
2. Remove the LH rear safety belt and buckles.
3. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the safety belt and tongue bolt.
4. Remove the safety belt and tongue.
5. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the RH rear safety belt and buckle bolt.
6. Remove the RH rear safety belt and buckle.

Safety Belt Buckle - Rear Captains Chair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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1. Remove the buckle end. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the buckle end bolt. Remove the buckle end.

Safety Belt Buckle - Detachable Anchor

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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1. On quad bucket captain chairs, remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end bolt. Remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end.
2. On 3-passenger bench seats, remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end. Use the Safety Belt Bolt Torx Bit to remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end bolt. Remove the detachable safety belt anchor buckle end.

Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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