Symptom Chart(s)
Preliminary Inspection
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:
Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
Symptom Chart
Condition | Action |
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The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
The seatbelt warning chime does not operate | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
Pinpoint Tests
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out.
Possible Sources
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out.
Possible Sources
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use Possible Sources
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Using the diagnostic scan tool, verify the Belt-Minder® feature is activated.
Possible Sources
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled Possible Sources
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice, snow or salty road mist can cause inconsistent and unexpected wiping or smearing.
Autowipers On. High sensitivity. Low sensitivity.