FWIW there is a TSB on this problem. Never had any experience with this one so I can't speak for it's effectiveness.
TSB 05-16-11 SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED
Publication Date: August 9, 2005
FORD: 2000-2003 Mustang
2000-2006 Crown Victoria, Taurus
2000-2003 Explorer Sport, Windstar
2000-2005 Excursion, Explorer
2000-2006 E-Series, Expedition, F-150, F-Super Duty, Ranger
2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2006 Escape
2004-2006 Freestar
2005-2006 Escape Hybrid
2004-2006 F-650, F-750
LINCOLN: 2000-2002 Continental
2000-2006 LS, Town Car, Navigator
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY: 2000-2005 Sable
2000-2006 Grand Marquis
2000-2005 Mountaineer
2004-2006 Monterey
2005-2006 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 04-24-21 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE:
A service kit is now available to improve safety belt retraction speed.
ACTION:
See the part application chart and select the appropriate kit. Follow the Instruction Sheet included in the kit. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20A for additional information.
NOTE: TEFLON TAPE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON THE FRONT ROW SEATS FOR VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS TSB, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND THE MOUNTAINEER. TEFLON TAPE CAN ALSO BE USED ON SECOND ROW SEATS FOR THESE THREE VEHICLES.
NOTE: FOR MUSTANG, AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR AND MOUNTAINEER, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING BUILD DATE INFORMATION BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TSB. TEFLON TAPE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES.
MUSTANG: Only install on vehicles built through 6/15/2003. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/16/2003.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (FRONT ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 6/24/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 6/25/2004.
AVIATOR, EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER (SECOND ROW SEATS): Only install on vehicles built through 10/21/2004. Teflon tape was already installed on vehicles built on/after 10/22/2004.
PART APPLICATION CHART
Part Number Application
YR3Z-63611D70-AA MUSTANG
XW4Z-63611D70-AA E-SERIES
XW4Z-63611D70-AA LINCOLN LS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB AVIATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CONTINENTAL
3L2Z-78611D70-AB CROWN VICTORIA
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB ESCAPE HYBRID
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXCURSION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPEDITION
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER 4DR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT
3L2Z-78611D70-AB EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-150
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F650/F750
3L2Z-78611D70-AB FREESTAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB F-SERIES SUPER DUTY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB GRAND MARQUIS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MARINER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MONTEREY
3L2Z-78611D70-AB MOUNTAINEER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB NAVIGATOR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB RANGER
3L2Z-78611D70-AB SABLE
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TAURUS
3L2Z-78611D70-AB TOWN CAR
3L2Z-78611D70-AB WINDSTAR
NOTE: THE LABOR OPERATIONS WITHIN THIS TSB CAN BE CLAIMED IN COMBINATION AS NEEDED TO COVER THE REQUIRED REPAIRS.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051611A Install Teflon Tape B Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels If Necessary) 0.8 Hr.
051611B Install Teflon Tape C Pillars Both Sides (Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels And Seats If Necessary) 1.1 Hrs.
