Ford Escape: Seatbelts / Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
WARNING: Position the seatbelt
height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash.

- Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.
- Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
WARNING: Always ride and drive
with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips...
How Does the Seatbelt Reminder Work
WARNING: The system will only
provide protection when you use the
seatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positions
and provides audio and graphic feedback...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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General Specifications
Item
Specification
Ball Joint Deflection
Lower
0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in)
Front Ride Height
AWD Gas vehicles
3.0 mm (0.118 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
AWD
HEV vehicles
2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
FWD Gas vehicles
5.1 mm (0.200 in) ± 12 mm ..