I hit a pole in a 1999 ford explorer. The airbags did not deploy. The pole was dead in the center, I hit the steering wheel and the passenger hit the windshield.
1999 Ford Explorer airbags complaints
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1999 ford explore with the air bag light on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. There was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. The windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. This happened so often that it could cause an accident. Took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power door lock does not lock. The rear passenger side door cannot be opened from the inside.
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.
I was traveling behind a concrete truck when he slammed on brakes. I hit the truck and the front end of my explorer was significantly damaged. According to the police officer and several body shop mechanics, the airbag should have deployed. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and the damage appears to be irreparable. The airbag failed to deploy and therefore I was thrown into the steering wheel. The impact was severe because the concrete truck was so large that it did not give into the impact at all.
While driving at 65 MPH vehicle lost power steering. The steering wheel tightened, and consumer lost control to the vehicle, and it crashed into a cement wall, rolling over several times before stopping. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained third degree road rash burn on the left side of their body which started from their shoulder to the thigh area.
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.
Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.
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.
While driving air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving at 40 MPH, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the dual air bags did not deploy. *ak the consumer hit the steering wheel and the check engine light had come on and stayed on for two weeks. *sc
There is a short in the air bag wiring system causing the air bag light to engage without provocation. Ford repair person at holmes tuttle ford in tucson arizona said problem was inherent to the 1999 ford explorer. Why hasn't the explorer been recalled to correct the problem. Why do I have to be alerted to problem after a rearend collision?
Air bag wiring harness on 1999 ford explorer replaced at a cost to me of $550. Told by dealer it was defective per tsb 03-24-1.x4.5x. It was replaced before when under warranty for same defect. Told by dealer not a safety issue so ford would not cover costs, but also told if not replaced air bag system could fail.
While driving 35 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle, went off the road and hit a tree head on. Upon impact the frontal air bags failed to deploy.*ak the driver strained the muscles in her back and sprained her left thumb. The vehicle has not been repaired and is still in the owners possession.
At 40,000 miles air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. Air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate, and would not turn off. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
Wiring harness malfunctioned, causing SRS sensor lights to stay on.*ak
1999 ford explorer involved in an accident.*mr the consumer stated he/she heard a noise from the engine prior to the accident and also the air bags failed to deploy. *jb
Side air bags are attached to the bottom rear center of the seat back. This placement allows the wires to be damaged by the feet of the rear seat occupant setting a trouble code and disableing the air bag system ! I am a mechanic and found this on an explorer I was working on today.
While traveling at 25 MPH, another driver made an illegal pass of the right side and clipped the front passenger side of the consumer;s vehicle, which caused her to loose control of the vehicle and subsequently the consumer hit three parked vehicle and landed on top of the fourth vehicle. The second accident the consumer stated a vehicle was coming toward her, so she swerved to avoid hitting the vehicle and crashed in a wooden pole at 25 MPH the vehicle bounced off the pole and went back into pole and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered injuries . *ak *jb
Consumer stated while traveling dash indicator panel air bag indicator would flash throughout travel. Dealer had been contacted.
Air bag light would continue illuminating. Dealer has inspected vehicle twice but had no solution, problem still occurring.
While driving at 55 MPH vehicle hit a deer head on, and air bags did not deploy.
Air bag warning light illuminated, university ford service rep said light on means air bag will not deploy. Service rep said it would cost $500 to replace wiring harness it has a short in it. I was told extended warranty would not cover this problems.
Air bags did not open I was involved in 2 major accidents in my ford explore 1999 both accidents were front impact and now I have to get surgery in my back.
Air bag light continually appeared on the dashboard. This vehicle had already two front collisions and neither of the air bag deployed. Dealer has inspected, and could no duplicate or correct the problem.
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
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