1997 Ford Expedition: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 12, 2006 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · TN

97 expedition that has multiple electrical problems, air bag light stays on, clicking under dash wet carpet on drivers side. Local ford dealer tells me oh that's an easy fix, only $1200.00 to replace the generic electric module and remove and reinstall the windshield! Went on to tell me they do this all the time on expeditions! I asked why and they told me that "the factory screwed up when the windshields were installed and they leak"! I thought that was why we had recalls! If this is the factories fault then why must I pay for it?

Filed Dec 9, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · AL

On dec. 08, 2005 the washer fluid like blinked rapidly and loudly from what sounded to be a relay under the dash. The airbag light came on and the speedometer stopped working. The dealer advised me that the truck was attempting to start itself. Dealer rep name is gary wells at bondy's ford in dothan, al.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · TN

I own 1997 ford expedition 4.6l 2wd and have had a few instances where I think water has leaked through the windshield. The water is leaking somewhere on the driver side. It is causing the radio to turn on and stay on without the keys in the ignition. It also causes the airbag light to come on so I do not know if there is a real problem or not. The windshield washer fluid light comes on also. I am afraid this might trigger some extremely dangerous reaction while driving if the wrong thing gets wet. I would have it fixed but I do not know what is wrong with it. I told the dealer but they could not figure it out because it dried and stopped. This has happened a few times in the last twelve months. I have read on this site I am not the only one with this problem. I do not have the money to replace all the molding and glass. Please help.

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Electrical · MI

While vehicle was not running and it was raining, heater fan and radio would turn on intermittently. Also, air bag light on the instrument panel would come on during operation of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined there was water in the electrical system. Gem module(fuse system) was faulty, and was being replaced. *ak

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Airbags · NC

Computer system that controls the airbags is defective and must be replaced at my expense due to warranty...we were warned that the airbag won't deploy in an accident or may deploy at anytime. Upon calling ford motor company they told me that there was nothing that they would do. I feel that this part should not have gone bad this fast, and that I should not have to absorb the whole cost of the repair, which was estimated at $350.00. If I wanted the part shipped overnight it would cost another 15% extra. Thank you for any help you can provide. The airbag light flashed off and on and then stayed on. When I took it in to the dealer they charged me $60 for an analysis and then said the computer part was bad. Thank you.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Airbags · SC

The air bag warning light has come on twice before it was repaired. The first time at 14,000miles. This time it is currently with dealer at 20,000.