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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Symptom Table

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Symptom Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on
  • Burned-out indicator
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument Cluster (IC) module
  • Restraints Control Module (RCM)
  • The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Safety belt switch
  • IC  module
  • RCM 
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • The safety belt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
  • Safety belt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
  • Safety belt retractor is binding internally
  • CARRY OUT the Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor and Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode. REFER to COMPONENT TEST . INSTALL new components as directed.
  • The safety belt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
  • Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing
  • Safety belt retractor is binding internally
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  • Safety belt retractor
  • The Belt-Minder® feature does not operate correctly
  • Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated
  • Safety belt procedure after a collision
  • Safety belt retractors
  • Safety belt buckles
  • Safety belt shoulder height adjuster(s)
  • Center seat safety belt and buckle (lap belt, if equipped)
  • Child safety seat attachment components
  • The safety belt tongue is rotated on the safety belt webbing
  • Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing
  • The safety belt webbing is twisted at the safety belt guide
  • Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing
  • The safety belt webbing is dirty or soiled
  • Dirty or soiled safety belt webbing
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