2003 Ford Escape: airbag warning light

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 Jul 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 200,000 miles · MS

While I was driving on hwy 45 my escape jumped out of gear and overdrive indicator showed it had turned off at the same time. Also it caused my vehicle to almost stoll while traffic was behind me and beside me. I had to shift gear shift until light showed again then shift it to drive. Also had to click overdrive back on several times until it kicked on. I had my sister and my 2 children 9yrs and 10 yrs old in vehicle when it happened. Also had my vehicle to start jumping and shaking like it was missing . Engine light is on all the time now, and airbag light. Is it safe to drive?

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 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 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 Feb 3, 2017 · Airbags · 700,035 miles · TX

Air bag light goes on and stays on for awhile ,sometimes it does not go off till I turn the car off

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Airbags · 53,800 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. After securing the seat belt, the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact did not feel safe while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,800.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While in park, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions where it was diagnosed that the air bag connector underneath the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure however, they stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000...updated 08/11/14

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · MN

My airbag light stay on, had ford dealer check out the problem, inform of the defect with the seat belts harness is not working up to stander. If I got into a crash, the seat belts would not hold me back.

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Airbags · 133,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape xlt. The contact was traveling 35 MPH when the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 133,400. Updated 8/28/12 cn updated 08/29/12.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and the SRS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harness was replaced. Most recently, the malfunction recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.