Ford has added a new twist to the common car seat belt! Want to know what it is? Well, instead of being just a plain seatbelt, Ford has made into an inflatable one!

The new seat belts inflate like airbags so they give better protection to the rear-seat occupants. This new system is designed to lessen head, neck, and chest injuries for the said passengers, especially for the children who are usually strapped in the back seat. It expands over the chest and shoulder. This inflatable seat belt can get filled with air in just 40 milliseconds after the crash. The air comes from the pressurized gas stored under the seat.

Ford has selected the model where the new seatbelt will be introduced. The next-generation Ford Explorer that will go on production next year will be the first to have the new seatbelt.

Ford’s vice-president of Sustainability, Environment, and Safety Engineering said, “Ford’s rear seatbelt technology will enhance safety for rear-seat passengers of all ages, especially for young children who are more vulnerable in crashes. This is another unique family technology that builds on our safety leadership, including the most top safety ratings of any automaker.”

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