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1999 Ford Explorer airbags problems
97 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 31 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 97
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 31
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal24
- Frontal: sensor/control module9
- Side/window2
- On-off switch assembly2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Explorer airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford Explorer airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Airbag system's light dysfunctional
There is no summary currently available
SQ99026
What 1999 Ford Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving along a main street I was struck by another vehicle in the front right portion of the vehicle I was driving. My airbag did not deploy upon impact therefore, my face hit the steering wheel and as a result my face hit the steering wheel which cause a broken jaw and cracked teeth vehicle was moving forward approximately 35 miles per hour. I was rushed to hospital by ambulance and a police report was made.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained various injuries to the left side of the body. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,338.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds with the driver side turn signal engaged, a puff of smoke emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 186,200.
Our air bag light went totally out and then theirs a beeping sound and when we went to get car inspected, it failed inspection as the airbag light didnt come on when the vehicle is started.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 7 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to neck, the back, and head. The passenger sustained back injuries. The contact and passenger required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
This was doing it when I bought it the SRS light keeps flashing and buzzing why is it doing this replace the bulb the buzzing stops but light is still on.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced however, the wiring harness was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
I was on my way to work when I hit a slippery spot on the road and my vehicle went out of control with the rear end sliding out from under me, it hit a bank and rolled over 3 or 4 times. The airbag on the drivers side and passenger side did not deploy when it should have.
Airbag light is lite constantly and will not turn off, if I do have an accident the airbags will not deploy.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Explorer airbags
Does the 1999 Ford Explorer have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 97 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Ford Explorer, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Explorer airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Explorer airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Explorer have bad airbags?
The Ford Explorer model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (162 complaints), 2016 (99 complaints) and 1999 (97 complaints).
Other 1999 Ford Explorer problems
Tires 370Visibility 216Acceleration 148Transmission 115Engine 103Electrical 92Brakes 69Seats 67Suspension 65Lights 49Body 46Steering 38Fuel system 33Locks 33Seat belts 21Wheels 6Driver assistance 2
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