2003 Ford Escape airbags problems

Filed Apr 19, 2025 · Airbags, Engine · OH

I was doordashing as it's my job and all of sudden my car starts not idling won't stay off od off switch that switch stayed consistently flickered either the engine or transmission is slipping or misfiring

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

I had a rear end at fault collision that totaled my 2003 Ford Escape on Dec.19, 2021....not one air bag deflated (yes I was at fault) because I was the one whom ran into the back of a jeep.....I'm having neck pain and spasms from whiplash, just curious whu not 1 airbG in the whole car deflated?

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Airbags · 193,481 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 to 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the air bag indicator flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to beach ford (888‑869‑6079, located at 2717 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to the air bag indicator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,481.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Airbags · TN

Plug on wire to driver's side airbag under driver's seat separates when adjusting seat. Must be reconnected each time. Purchased new and has always been like this.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 172,470 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact noticed that the k frame was corroded and the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the k frame needed to be replaced, the power control module needed to be repaired, and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,470.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 172,500 miles · IL

The air bag stay on and keeps blinking and won't turn off. I have done everything possible to check this issue out, having no luck so far.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The dealer (gus johnson ford, 8300 e sprague ave, spokane valley, wa 99212, (509)-924-1000) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was not included in an air bag recall. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle slid on ice, crossed over two lanes, and crashed into a cement wall head on the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police towing lot. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were accelerating independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *tt

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving at any speed and when the vehicle was started occasionally, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (napa lincoln ford, 300 soscol, napa, ca, 94559) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Airbags · 133,000 miles · VA

My ABS lights is on. I then was able to find the issue with the wires under both seats. The way they were stabilized to the seat glide has caused the wire to frey.I am in need of new wiring under both seats,driver side being the worst of the two.this is not anything I have done it is due to poor designs.