1999 Ford Explorer: airbag warning light

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Airbags · 148 miles · VA

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Airbags · CA

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Airbags · 211,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Airbags · 156,157 miles · TX

Airbag light is lite constantly and will not turn off, if I do have an accident the airbags will not deploy.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Airbags · WI

1999 ford explore with the air bag light on.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Airbags · 154,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 154,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2007 · Airbags · 15 miles · NJ

Subject: airbag warning light. 1999 ford explorer. Twice during the last 9 years dealer had to replace a harness because of the air bag warning light coming on. This was caused by the riders in the rear seats accidentally hitting the exposed connectors below the driver and passenger seat with their feet. Ford mechanic told me the exposed connector assy are normal and no covers are necessary. Is it normal for a rear passenger to accidentally hit the connectors with their feet causing the airbag warning light to come on? Do newer explorers have same type of exposed air bag connectors below the seats. Last repair cost 500.00.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Airbags · 17,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated after the vehicle was started. The mechanic stated that the air bag wiring failed and that the dealer could repair the vehicle. The contact has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 17,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Airbags · 61,900 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light on the dashboard has illuminated. The light illuminated without warning. The dealer was contacted by phone and offered to inspect the vehicle, but the contact declined. *nm the contact called the dealer, and he wanted to charge the contact for 2 hours of labor to look at the vehicle. The contact felt ford should pay for two hours to have vehicle inspected. The contact did not have $200 to have it fixed for a safety problem.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Airbags · 55,710 miles · CA

The airbag warning light flashes periodically. Local dealership says the wire harness underneath pass seat does not have a good connection and needs to be replaced. Cost: approx $300. Not able to replace yet due to financial hardship.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags · 67,600 miles · WI

Air bag lamp would light intermitently. (9/10/04 took to dealer. Lite is now out.) dealer traced to a wiring harness that needs to be replaced. At present this vehicle only has 67,617 miles. Dealer stated that this maybe corrision of contacts. Sounds like a design problem. 9/12/2004 lite is back on steady. Research has shown that ford had a similar problem with the mercury mystic. ([the federal safety agency recall no. 99v243/ford recall no. 99s23]. Could this be the same wiring harness that was installed in some early production explorers, but escape this recall and now the consumers are stuck footing the bill? Going back to dealer today (9/13/2004) for repairs. Estimated repair costs $300.00.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Airbags · WA

Possible air bag failure or premature deployment.*mr when the vehicle was started the air bag light started flashing on the dash. After approximately two minutes the flashing ceased and the air bag light remained illuminated. The consumer hasn't taken the vehicle to the dealer yet.