[B0B]

does anyone know why the seatbelts dont retract worth a shit? it pisses me off cause whenever i take off my seatbelt it gets all tangled up and i always end up shutting it in the door. my brothers mustang does it too, is there a way to get the damn things to retract all the way like they're supposed to?

[WilltheThrill]

excellent ? I should say, I hate that crap too

[Invictus]

i never wear my seatbelt haha... =X

[97_4.6L_Stang]

take the panel off and look at it to see if you can tell what the prob is. it may be gettin twisted. i hate that sh*t too. im just too lazy to pull the panel. :sleep

[acmillr]

This is a problem that has caused me to almost burn my car to the ground a couple of times. I know how to pull it out just right after driving the car so long, but everybody that rides with me or drives it always F's the seatbelt up.

[02steedagt]

yeah i really hate that bs too. i cant even get my back seat belts to push in.

in the front, try leaving the belt out of the round thing on the headrest. that seemed to help with mine. you would think ford could have spent 5 more bucks and got some nice ones.

[jEEd]

wow weird. i mines always retract >.< and i have a 96 GT ... no problems ever with my seatbelts

[Casper98GT]

there is actually a TSB for the seatbelts. I put a stick for TSB's and Recalls at the top of these forums, so if you ever have a problem check there first.

05-16-11
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Dont worry about looking at the link i just foud it real quick...i'll post the TSB.


TSB 05-16-11 SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Publication Date: August 9, 2005

FORD: 2000-2003 Mustang
2000-2006 Crown Victoria, Taurus
2000-2003 Explorer Sport, Windstar
2000-2005 Excursion, Explorer
2000-2006 E-Series, Expedition, F-150, F-Super Duty, Ranger
2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2006 Escape
2004-2006 Freestar
2005-2006 Escape Hybrid
2004-2006 F-650, F-750
LINCOLN: 2000-2002 Continental
2000-2006 LS, Town Car, Navigator
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY: 2000-2005 Sable
2000-2006 Grand Marquis
2000-2005 Mountaineer
2004-2006 Monterey
2005-2006 Mariner


This article supersedes TSB 04-24-21 to update the vehicle model years.

ISSUE:
A service kit is now available to improve safety belt retraction speed.

ACTION:
See the part application chart and select the appropriate kit. Follow the Instruction Sheet included in the kit. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20A for additional information.

NOTE: TEFLON TAPE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON THE FRONT ROW SEATS FOR VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS TSB, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND THE MOUNTAINEER. TEFLON TAPE CAN ALSO BE USED ON SECOND ROW SEATS FOR THESE THREE VEHICLES.



NOTE: FOR MUSTANG, AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND MOUNTAINEER, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING BUILD DATE INFORMATION BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TSB. TEFLON TAPE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES.




MUSTANG: Only install on vehicles built through 6/15/2003. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/16/2003.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (FRONT ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 6/24/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/25/2004.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (SECOND ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 10/21/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 10/22/2004.

PART APPLICATION CHART
Part Number Application
YR3Z-63611D70-AA MUSTANG

XW4Z-63611D70-AA E-SERIES
XW4Z-63611D70-AA LINCOLN LS

3L2Z-78611D70-AB AVIATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CONTINENTAL
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CROWN VICTORIA
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE HYBRID
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXCURSION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPEDITION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER 4DR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-150
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F650/F750
3L2Z-78611D70-AB FREESTAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-SERIES SUPER DUTY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB GRAND MARQUIS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MARINER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MONTEREY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MOUNTAINEER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB NAVIGATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB RANGER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB SABLE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TAURUS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TOWN CAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB WINDSTAR

NOTE: THE LABOR OPERATIONS WITHIN THIS TSB CAN BE CLAIMED IN COMBINATION AS NEEDED TO COVER THE REQUIRED REPAIRS.




WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051611A Install Teflon Tape B Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels If Necessary) 0.8 Hr.
051611B Install Teflon Tape C Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels And Seats If Necessary) 1.1 Hrs

[MustangMatt96GT]

What about the earlier years like 96-98?

[Casper98GT]

nope. buy a new seatbelt. My buddys 96 Gt was hanging up and twisted, i just put a new one in for him. Cost me like 75 bucks

[B0B]

this is a really stupid question and you can give me shit but i dont know what TSB stands for.. and do i contact my ford dealer for this or what?

[97_4.6L_Stang]

Dont worry about asking a question you think is stupid. if you dont ask how else are you gonna learn. And im sure your not the first to ask this question. its a Technical Services Bulliten.

A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is issued when a known problem or condition exists in a certain vehicle(s) and contains a repair for that problem. A TSB can also be issued to notify dealerships of diagnostic procedure changes, modified or improved parts or service manual revisions and updates.

TSBs are "Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty". This means if the vehicle is within it's warranty period, repair as outlined by the TSB is paid for by the manufacturer. If the vehicle is out of warranty, the customer is responsible for the repairs.