Energy Management Feature; Safety Belt Replacement Label - Ford F250 Owner's Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or
any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in the Workshop Manual. Failure to
replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of
injury in collisions.

Energy Management Feature

• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management
feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
• The front outboard seat belt systems have a retractor assembly that is
designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is
designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest.

Safety belt replacement label

The short plastic boot on the front
safety belt at the passenger
outboard anchor location covers a
"Replace Belt" label on the safety
belt.
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2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)