2005 Ford Escape: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 220,000 miles · KY

My escape keeps making a horrible rubbing/humming sound when turning right only, my rear passenger door does not lock and my alarm is constantly going off, and finally my frame on the rear passenger side is rusting and literally crumbling apart. My passenger air bag light does not function properly either. I just purchased this vehicle in may of this year from a car dealership.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate and then stalled. The SRS warning indicator illuminated and then dimmed. The contact managed to start the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic that determined that coil number five had misfired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired by the same independent mechanic for the same failure approximately two months ago. The dealer was also not contacted at that time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2016 · Seat belts · 82,958 miles · MI

Airbag light is yellow. Was told my airbags will not inflate in a accident. The unit that controls the airbags also controls the locks on the doors. The doors no longer lock on take off. Doesn't warn you that the front passenger isn't seat belted in. The unit is under the console and is hard to replace so I was told and would cost me over $500. Which I can't afford. I feel it is a safety issue that should be covered by ford motor company. I was told not enough owners are having a problem with this therefore it isn't a recall issue.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · MS

On several ocassions, vehicle security alarm sounded several times while trying to start engine. Alarm horn eventually deactivated after pushing key button during several starting attempts. Drove vehicle out of parking lot slowing for stop light and vehicle completely shut off. Major safety concern. Restarted engine and gauges swing minimum to maximum continually with air bag light on, check engine light on, theft light on. Gauges worked alternately during min-max swings, then stopped working completely. Day after occurence, new battery was completely drained and would not hold a charge. When trying to charge battery, vechicle had clicking sound in gauge console. Had vehicle towed to auto electrical mechanic who tells me it is a faulty dash console and not the vehicle computer and dash gauge console needs to be replaced at a new part cost of $700. Replacing dash gauge console with a new one to find if this fixes vehicle problems. Major consern if engine shutting down while driving.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 97,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact moved the vehicle to the shoulder and was able to restart it after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ignition coil, spark plug, and the power control module would have to be replaced. The parts were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The PCM was replaced a second time along with the battery. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,500. Updated 02/26/13*lj also, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer cleared the cods for the connection on the drivers side seat belt buckle

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Airbags · 74,500 miles · NJ

Our ford escape 2005's airbag light is flashing on the left side of the dashboard. We took the vehicle to a local repair facility and they informed us that the airbags are now disabled, due to this problem, and that the part alone will cost us $1400.00, plus the cost of the service. After receiving this information, we searched the web and found thousands of complaints just like this about ford escapes, ranging from the years 2003-2006. We believe that this is a safety issue and should be covered by ford as such, but they do not agree. I emailed them about this problem and they told us that you are the agency that governs all such concerns.

Filed Apr 3, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 84,312 miles · KY

While driving our 2005 ford escape, we were on the highway, in the acceleration lane, traveling approximately 45 miles an hour accelerating up to 55, the vehicle suddenly shuttered, and then died, the check engine, overdrive, ABS, and airbag lights illuminated on the console. I had to hit the hazard lights and put the vehicle into neutral narrowly avoiding being hit by a tractor trailer truck. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. I attempted to restart the vehicle and while it restarted it was misfiring and check engine light was on. The vehicle was unable to move under its own power. We were on the side of a highway with our 4 year old daughter in the car during morning rush hour. Thankfully we were not hit and killed by this ford engine failure.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Airbags · 100 miles · IN

My wife is approximately 110 lbs and when she sits in the seat the airbag light goes out. This means that she is an adult in the front seat without the protection of the airbag. She has to bounce up and down to turn the light off. I have communicated with ford numerous times. They have even supposedly replaced the sensor.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Airbags · CA

I have a 2005 ford escape that I purchased on february 19,2005. I have been having continuous problems with the passenger air bag light. The salesman at future ford of roseville(which is where I purchased the vehicle) told my husband and I that the car had a safety feature that would turn off the passenger air bag if some one fifty pounds or less was in the vehicle. Now having kids that really peaked our interest. Went on to purchase the car. Not soley based on this feature but it was a deciding factor. Ever since we have had a problem with it. The light indicating that the airbag has turned off comes on even when I am sitting in the seat and I weigh over 120 lbs. I have taken the car back several times and they have witnessed the problem them selves several times. The company has even called out an engineer from ford motor company and he seen the problem happen when someone was sitting in the seat. However they can not figure out why it is doing this because the factory tests that they run are sowing that the car is working properly. It is obvious to everyone that this is not true because the light comes on as soon as I sit in the seat. They told me that they would put me into another car and take back the escape. I chose a 2005 ford freestar. Which has the same safety feature but it works when I am in the seat. I have had the car for over three weeks and now they have called us and said that we have to bring it back because they cant find us someone to finance us due to the negative equity from the escape. I do not know what my rights are in this case. They want us to return the van and I am really upset because that means that I have top take back the escape which is the very car that I am not safe in. Two of the service employees told me that they have had this problem with the escape and the explorer before. I just need to know what my rights are. Please get back to me as soon as possible. Thanks you for your time.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Airbags · CA

Dt: there has been a problem with the airbag warning light coming on and off. The problem started around 7-14-05. The consumer has taken vehicle to dealer for repair multiple times. It will be fine after the consumer has taken it to a dealer. They have replaced the sensor, and reprogrammed the computer. The repairs are only temporary.

Filed Apr 29, 2005 · Airbags · NY

Passenger's air bag light stays on when adult over 100 lbs is in seat.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Airbags · CA

Driver noticed that the air bag light flashed on and off, then remained on the dashboard. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the computer needed to be reset. However, driver informed the mechanic that the problem happened repeatedly and has not been resolved.