Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Child Seat Tether Attachment: Service and Repair
CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHOR
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, front seat belt buckle support
assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and
attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified
technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be
inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR
feature for a child seat is functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor assembly
must be replaced if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly
when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of
injury in collisions.
1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor cover by releasing the top anchor end of the cover first and rocking the cover off of the anchor bolt end.
