Rave Reviews For Inflatable Seat belts

Consumers Drive Demand For Ford's Unique Safety Device 

About a year ago, we discussed Ford's inflatable seat belt, which was named "best new technology."  Well it turns out, consumers are taking to it and reviews are overwhelmingly positive.  

The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported  "some 40 percent of new Ford Explorer buyers are ponying up an extra $200 for inflatable rear seat belts. That has encouraged Ford to expand availability of inflatable seat belts to the 2012 Flex."  

Here's a basic rundown of how the device works: The vehicle’s crash sensing system determines when the inflatable belt should deploy.  The unique inflatable rear belts spread impact forces across more than five times the area than conventional seat belts, reducing pressure on the chest while helping to control head and neck motion.

"The inflatable belts are proving to be very successful and take rates are increasing as people become more aware of them after being introduced in the spring," says Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood.

Good stuff.  If you want to see the inflatable seatbelt at work for yourself, stop by West Herr Ford in Amherst or Hamburg and test it out. Be safe!