Inflatable rear seat belts

Tampa01 · 02-20-2011, 08:38 AM

Has anyone ordered / taken delivery of new a Explorer with inflatable rear seat belts option? I ordered a new Limited on 2/10 and was told that the inflatable seats belts may not be production ready and may delay the build date.

**JDraper** · 02-20-2011, 08:45 AM

As far as I know, they have been delayed.

Gandalf · 02-20-2011, 09:36 AM

One salesman here in SoCal told me they would be available for order in May. Another salesman (at another dealer) hadn't even heard of them and I had to explain what they were!

Seni/Cory: any official word from Ford on this?

uniquename · 02-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Has anyone been able to determine if they will be available as an add on?

JanChristian · 02-21-2011, 04:09 PM

i read that these are compatible with baby seats so what happens when they inflate and they're fished through the frame of the seat?

*1AJeremyD* · 02-21-2011, 04:22 PM

Personally I wouldn't trust a small explosion going off next to my head let alone my child's. I'll take my chances with my broken seat belt and the steering wheel to save my life

tmsoko · 02-21-2011, 06:04 PM

The inflatable belts are factory installed only - not available as dealer install, etc.. There are many changes to the trim and seats for the whole system.

RLWSNOOK · 02-21-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tampa01

Has anyone ordered / taken delivery of new a Explorer with inflatable rear seat belts option? I ordered a new Limited on 2/10 and was told that the inflatable seats belts may not be production ready and may delay the build date.

As per craig on facebook they will start to build these on March 1st. Assuming your build date is after march 1st you shouldn't have any issues...

Tampa01 · 02-21-2011, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the info on inflatable seat belts. Ordered Limited on 2/10 and have yet to get a build date. I expect a March build date so I should be good. Thanks

*Finch* · 02-21-2011, 10:20 PM

Can these be added at a later date to a limited?

uniquename · 02-21-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Finch

Can these be added at a later date to a limited?

According to the guy below, no. If he is wrong, I don't think it would be limited (pun intended) to the limited.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmsoko

The inflatable belts are factory installed only - not available as dealer install, etc.. There are many changes to the trim and seats for the whole system.

tmsoko · 02-22-2011, 09:46 AM

I am right. Just for the record.

02-20-2011, 08:38 AM	#1
Tampa01 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2013 Explorer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Inflatable rear seat belts Has anyone ordered / taken delivery of new a Explorer with inflatable rear seat belts option? I ordered a new Limited on 2/10 and was told that the inflatable seats belts may not be production ready and may delay the build date.

02-20-2011, 08:45 AM	#2
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,398 Vehicle Specs	As far as I know, they have been delayed. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

02-21-2011, 04:22 PM	#6
1AJeremyD EF Vendor Mass 95 XLT 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,149 Vehicle Specs	Personally I wouldn't trust a small explosion going off next to my head let alone my child's. I'll take my chances with my broken seat belt and the steering wheel to save my life __________________ Jeremy 1A Auto 888-844-3393 Shop for Ford Explorer Parts

02-21-2011, 06:04 PM	#7
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	The inflatable belts are factory installed only - not available as dealer install, etc.. There are many changes to the trim and seats for the whole system. __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

02-22-2011, 09:46 AM	#12
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	I am right. Just for the record. __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

02-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#3
Gandalf Wannabe Elite Explorer Southern California 2011 Limited Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 208 Vehicle Specs	One salesman here in SoCal told me they would be available for order in May. Another salesman (at another dealer) hadn't even heard of them and I had to explain what they were! Seni/Cory: any official word from Ford on this?

02-20-2011, 10:31 AM	#4
uniquename Wannabe Elite Explorer Twin Cities, MN '11 XLT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 546 Vehicle Specs	Has anyone been able to determine if they will be available as an add on?

02-21-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
JanChristian Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 81 Vehicle Specs	i read that these are compatible with baby seats so what happens when they inflate and they're fished through the frame of the seat?

02-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
Tampa01 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2013 Explorer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks for the info on inflatable seat belts. Ordered Limited on 2/10 and have yet to get a build date. I expect a March build date so I should be good. Thanks

02-21-2011, 10:20 PM	#10
Finch Elite Explorer Alberta 2011 Limited loaded Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 58 Vehicle Specs	Can these be added at a later date to a limited?