2000 Ford Expedition: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 24, 2008 · Electrical · 198,700 miles · CA

I've had several problems with the electrical system of my 2000 ford expedition after it rains. Today my alarm would not work so I had to use the keyless pad to unlock my vehicle, but it does not work to lock the vehicle. When I open the door there are dinging noises and you can hear the fan running in the motor. The SUV will not start, it tries to turn over but ends up failing and ending with clicking noise. The air bag light will stay lit and give me warning chimes. This has happened several times and I have managed to start it once it dries up . I've read many complaints on this issue and it is time that ford does a recall........we can not all be lying!!

Filed May 31, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 27,000 miles · TN

Special message #15773 these problems have existed for years. And although I have taken my vehicle in to have correct these problems, at no time did any service personnel reference the above message, or fix my vehicle in accordance with prescribed guidelines. The following is a summary of the services performed on my vehicle that are a direct result of this problem. I will be more than happy to provide copies of these documented services upon request.*dec 2000: my husband and I purchased our vehicle in washington with 13,000 miles on it while on christmas leave from germany, and our truck sat in storage until our return in sep 2001. We then drove our vehicle from california to our new duty station at fort belvoir, virginia.*jan 2002: we had issues with the electrical and transmission modular. We took the vehicle to the world of ford dealership in arlington, virginia. They replaced the power train control modular, airbag light, and the check engine light, and reprogrammed the gem modular. The odometer reading at this time was 26,795 miles. Fortunately, the vehicle was still under warranty.*jul 2002: I took the truck back to world of ford in arlington, virginia for the following problems: transmission slipping, check engine light, airbag lights, and ABS lights. Ford said they could not duplicate problems. The vehicle was still covered under warranty with an odometer reading of 30,481 miles. Again, although the ford special message had been released in april of 2002, at no time was it mentioned to me as a possible source for these problems.*sep 2004: I went back to world of ford with the same problems mentioned above, plus the trip meter/odometer was blinking in and out. They replaced the LED and electrical connections under the driver seat, and fixed the lights on the dash.

Filed May 4, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · MN

We first noticed a problem when it was raining. The airbag light would intermittently come on. Then we also started to notice that the heater / A/C fan would continue to run after the vehicle was shut off. On sunday 4/30/06, I was driving in the rain on a freeway & the wiper light started to come on & the airbag light was on. Every once in a while, the wipers would not work properly. On my way home, again on the freeway in the rain, the wiper light & the 4x4 light would flash off & on at the same time & again, the at times the wipers would not work properly. The next morning as I drove to work, again in the rain, only the 4x4 light was flashing & the rear wiper would not work. Also, the front wipers did not work intermittently. I specificity recall turning the heater fan off that morning before leaving the vehicle. After work, I attempted to unlock my vehicle w/the remote unlock & it would not unlock. I manually unlocked the vehicle & the dash lights were on. It looked like I had not turned the key off all of the way, but I did! And the vehicle would not start. I had to walk a couple of miles to my husband's work & he had to take his lunch early to bring me home. Ford had better get a recall out on this. Not only is it very inconvenient, but when your wipers don't work in the rain, it is very dangerous!!! I had to get the vehicle towed the next day. After the repair facility sent 2 1/2 days trying to determine the source of the problem, they discovered that water was leaking by the windshield onto the gem module & the fuse panel. Not only do I have to pay $477 for the parts only, I also have to pay to have the windshield resealed. What a joke!!

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 35,000 miles · CA

(1) air bag light stays on after vehicle started. (2) dealer stated air bag would not deploy in accident unless sensor replaced. (3) sensor has been replaced once and wiring harness has been replaced once. (1) instrument cluster odometer flickered then failed. (3) instrument cluster replaced. (1) engine knock (2) 5.4 engine failed at 32,000 miles. (3) engine replaced under warranty. (1) transmission slipping at 55,000 miles. (2) transmission slipping. (3) transmission replaced. (1) transmission began slipping again at 76,000 miles. (2) high RPM before shifting into next gear. (3) body assembly replaced under extended warranty.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · AL · crash

While driving at 50 MPH consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. Also, air bag warning light did not appear prior to the crash. Consumer wore a seat belt. No injury reported. A police report was issued.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · IN

While driving the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced, and replaced it.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Airbags, Body · FL

The air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, the air bags were inoperative, and wouldn't deploy when needed. *jb the manufacturer has been contacted but is unwilling to send a representative to look at the problem. The consumer also spoke with the dealer about corrosion on the doors.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Airbags · 65,487 miles · CA

The airbag indicator light when on and according to manual it said to bring it in to the dealer. They check it out and found that it was a side impact airbag sensor. This car does not have a have a side impact bag. We were informed that even though we dont have side bag, the front bags would not work because of the way ford programmed the airbags. I searched the internet and found several others with the same problem with their air bag indictor light. I believe this false indictor could be fatal if not relsoved in a timing manner.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light indicator flashes then it stays on. This action occurs only when vehicle is in motion.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Airbags · GA

Air bag light will intermittently come on and off. Since 2000, the consumer has taken the vehicle back to the dealer at least twice a year, for this problem, each time the dealer would re-route wires, but problem is reoccurring. *ak

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA

Consumer states that when starting up the vehicle the vehicle tends to jump forward and/or jump into neutral when comping to a stop. On seperate occasions the vehicle has hit other vehicles and also has hit people walking in front of the vehicle. Nlm dealer replaced transmission but problem still exists. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was involved in an accident, causing the air bag light to come on. Consumer states there is a bad odor coming from the A/C unit. Dealer drained A/C unit, but problem still exist. Consumer states that rear window is leaking.