Replace Rear seatbelt in 2005 Ford Ecape is stuck

First off, are you able to move the seat forward, backward, or upward to free up the tension on the seat belt lock so you can again pull out slack? If not, are you able to raise or remove the headrest to create slack in the seatbelt and release the lock? Without a photo of the situation it's difficult to understand how you managed to get a seatbelt stuck around a headrest....

Edward sounds like a stuck counter weight in belt retractor, links below should help. PRESS THE HELPFUL BUTTON

How to Release Locked Seat Belt

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It takes a special key - that's a safety feature for baby seats.

When a seatbelt locks up it is usually due to dirt or corrosion in the automatic locking mechanism. The mechanism can't release because it is under tension. If you get into the cover that houses the release mechanism for the seatbelt, you may be able to hit it with a little wd-40. You do have to release that tension so that the lock will spring back to the open position and allow the seatbelt to retract. Try the lube. Sometimes the galvanized coating on the internal parts causes a seize.

DO NOT CUT YOUR SEATBELT!!! Simply unbolt the seat from the body, unbolt the seatbelt from the body under the seat, tilt the seat forward, pull the seatbelt and part that attaches to the body between the seat cushion and backrest and release the tension. Not the easiest fix, but it only takes 30 minutes to do, and will save you a LOT of money. If you cut that seatbelt, you will be buying a new rear seat.

You can unbolt the belt at the bottom under the seat. Its kinda hard to get to. Its connected to the left side belt release. Once unbolted you can replace the part. Or if you want you can atleast get it to release by letting it go all the way to the top. The only problem with that is the problem will come back.

I think you have to remove headrst bfore folding seat back down. You may have to unbolt seat from floor. 4 bolts.
Rear Seat Backrest —Split Bench Removal
NOTE: The 40% rear seat backrest must be removed before the 60% rear seat backrest.
40% rear seat backrest

1. Remove the 40% rear seat backrest.
   1. Remove the nuts and bolts.
   1. Remove the backrest.

60% rear seat backrest

1. Remove the 60% rear seat backrest.
   1. Remove the nut and bolt.
   1. Remove the backrest.

Installation
NOTE: The 60% rear seat backrest must be installed before the 40% rear seat backrest.
60% rear seat backrest

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut and bolt at this time.
   Install the 60% rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the nut and bolt.

40% rear seat backrest

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts and bolts at this time.
   Install the 40% rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the nuts and bolts.

60/40% rear seat backrest

1. Tighten the 60/40% rear seat backrest nuts and bolts in the sequence shown.

40% Rear Seat Backrest

1. Tighten the 40% rear seat backrest nuts and bolts in the sequence shown.

hello tracieandmia, I am assuming that the seatbelt buckles are just underneath the seat. The rear seat bottem can be removed for access. If you reach under the front part of the seat bottem near each corner and lift up, the seat will release. You will need to give it a little yank and use a little force for it to release. Once each corner is released you can remove the seat bottem. To install the seat, slide it back under the seat back and push hard down on each front corner that you had previuosly pulled up at. You should hear a definite click/lock sound when the catches are locked.

make sure that the rear seats are properly locked into rear catches as this can stop your seatbels from working if ok then sounds like your seatbelt is faulty req new seatbelt.

fold rear down take outter seat off one twelve bolt at bottom remove clps and pck tray YOU GOT IT