Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 10-10-2007, 11:48 AM
gpsman1's Avatar
Hybrid and Ethanol Expert
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: All over the Central U.S.
Posts: 3,616
Default Re: Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?

I've always wondered how those side air bags work.

I have the leather package.
Does it just rip the seams on seats or what?
Pretty interesting that you need a seat durable enough to last 10-15 years, and yet be weak enough to rip open in milliseconds.

Could be some pretty powerful pyros in there.
I read that the FEH has "pyrotecnic seat-belt pretensioners" as well.
Not sure how that works either, but is it supposed to (tighten?) your seatbelt during a crash?

-John
 
  #12  
Old 10-10-2007, 12:00 PM
TeeSter's Avatar
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,401
Default Re: Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?

Originally Posted by gpsman1
I've always wondered how those side air bags work.

I have the leather package.
Does it just rip the seams on seats or what?
Pretty interesting that you need a seat durable enough to last 10-15 years, and yet be weak enough to rip open in milliseconds.

Could be some pretty powerful pyros in there.
I read that the FEH has "pyrotecnic seat-belt pretensioners" as well.
Not sure how that works either, but is it supposed to (tighten?) your seatbelt during a crash?

-John
Airbags EXPLODE with a lot of force... My guess is the seams are weakened or there is a score line on the back side.

I've read about the seat-belt pretensioners... and thats exactly what they are designed to do. A small charge yanks the seatbelt tight when accident happens.
 
  #13  
Old 10-10-2007, 01:06 PM
econoline's Avatar
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 942
Default Re: Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?

Just got a followup email from Autoanything.com, and they have indeed been mistaking a Ford Edge for the Ford Escape. Covercraft does not make an airbag compatible seatcover for the Escape.

BTW, this has been a very disappointing experience with Autoanything, conflicting, misleading, and bad information from beginning to end. Their so called "Product Specialists" are worthless.
 
  #14  
Old 10-10-2007, 01:55 PM
WaltPA's Avatar
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Posts: 1,197
Default Re: Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?

Originally Posted by econoline
Walt, don't the airbags deploy out of the side of the front seat cushions? On mine there's an "airbag" label on the side of the seatback, about shoulder height. I assumed that any seatcover I installed would need an opening there to allow the airbag to deploy. If that's not how it works I may be able to use the seatcovers I already have, which don't have any opening on the sides.
On the Escape, the air bags rip open the side of the seat, and deploy thru that tare.

On the picture posted, those seats have plastic doors which pop open, and the air bags deploy thru the open door.

With the type the Escape has, not only does one have to replace the air bag after deployment, but the seat covering/upholstery too. The insurance companies don't like that added expense. On the picture posted, just the air bag needs to be replaced. After that, the body shop just needs to close the door back up. A lot cheaper.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Topic Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ahab
HCH I-Specific Discussions
2
07-15-2015 12:43 PM
econoline
Ford Escape Hybrid
15
07-15-2012 02:36 PM
Z71
Honda Civic Hybrid
3
06-08-2006 08:37 AM
rrunyan
Honda Civic Hybrid
4
01-01-2006 10:08 AM
Obi Wan Ryobi
Honda Civic Hybrid
6
11-10-2005 03:24 PM



Quick Reply: Fold Forward Seatback on FEH ?


Contact Us -

  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Manage Preferences
  • Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

    When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

    © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands


    All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:53 PM.