2005 Ford Crown Victoria: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · MD

In October 2022 a mechanic successfully replaced a dark gray-colored "seat belt retractor assembly and buckle" on the passenger side of my Ford Crown Victoria in response to an Air Bag dashboard light Lamp Fault Code of "3-4" and a Diagnostic Trouble Code of "B2292" ("Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error"). Such an error renders the entire supplemental restraint system inoperative and necessitates immediate repair service for safe vehicle operation. In September 2023 the Air Bag light displayed a "3-3" LFC with the "B2292" DTC indicating Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error on the driver's side. The mechanic and I contacted a Ford dealership for a replacement dark gray-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford Motor Company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior lights became inoperable. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the Lighting Control Module (LCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign number 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CA

Drivers side air bag light stays on! Mechanic says seat belt retractor

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Airbags · 60,890 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver air bag switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,890. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 93,000 miles · IL

Air bag light comes on everytime car is started flashes 3 then 4 then stays on constantly do not feel safe and my car isn't the first to have this problem ford needs to step it up and put out a recall

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Seat belts · 40,000 miles · FL

Air bag light came on when vehicle was started and did not turn off. Dealer diagnosed it to be a seat belt tensioner switch and repaired it a cost of $700.+ light went out .6 months later light came and dealer diagnosed it to be the drivers seat belt tensioner this time, cost to repair $700+. Needless to say it has not been replaced. I feel this is a safety issue ford needs to address with a recall or reimburse owners this cost which is to high in my estimation.