Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Seat Belt Buckle: Description and Operation
Safety Belt System
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing, a
new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be
restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety
belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front
outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt
systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
When installing a new safety belt, buckle and/or retractor assembly, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division
Master Parts and Accessories Catalog.
Safety Belt Buckles
Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner
The safety belt buckle and pretensioners are for the front outboard occupants and located on the inboard side of the seats. This allows the front safety
belt buckle end to move with the front seat.
The safety belt buckle and pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device that removes excess webbing from the safety belt system when deployed. When the
pretensioner deploys, the buckle moves downward, removing excess webbing from the lap and shoulder safety belts.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash that results in pretensioner deployment, a new safety belt buckle pretensioner must be installed. For information, refer
to Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner - 40 Percent See: Service and Repair/Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner - 40 Percent or Safety Belt Buckle and
Pretensioner - 60 Percent See: Service and Repair/Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner - 60 Percent.
If the ignition is ON with the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector(s) disconnected, a DTC will set.
For safety belt buckle pretensioner diagnosis and disposal information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
Rear Safety Belt Buckles
The rear seat safety belt buckles are attached to the seat frames on 2-door SuperCab and to the rear doors on 4-door SuperCab and can be serviced
separately. After any crash, new safety belt systems components (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed.