When turning on the ignition, warning lights are supposed to come on and go off. However, airbag warning light stays on. Consumer feels this is unsafe, and there may be a problem with the air bag system. Also, automatic doors locks do not lock when vehicle is put into drive, but after the vehicle has traveled 2-3 miles down the road. *ak
1999 Ford Explorer airbags complaints
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Hood is hard to open. Yh
Vehicle hdroplaned & rolled none of the airbags deployed.
Vehicle was involved in a collision where it rolled over, and hit several vehicles and trees. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy . Manufacturer has been notified.
Door handle inside replaced, latch would not unlock.
While vehicle was at a complete stop ,driver's airbag deployed. Dealer has replaced the airbag. Since the deployment of the airbag, dealer has repaired vehicle several times for the airbags. Manufacturer has been notified.
The collision was a frontal impact that destroyed both frontal airbag sensors,. Both airbags failed to deploy.
Consumer has noticed the air bag light illiuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Vehicle has been at the dealer on a number of occasions due tothe same problem. Please provide any further details.
This truck has overdrive problems. When you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the overdrive off, but not all the time. Rear passenger door will not open from inside. Airbag light goes on and starts blinking then goes off for a while then back on. The power steering makes noise on a hard right or left turn.
Airbag system has failed (shown by sensor light being on) four times. Dealer has not been able to fix problem to prevent it from recurring.
The main computer was shut down due to a faulty ignition switch. This failure may be the cause of other electrical components to fail. The airbag connectors were cracked under passenger seat causing failure. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times.
The air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Pleae give any further details.
Airbag light would remain illuminated, and had to be returned to the dealership 5 times before it was effectively repaired
The airbag light comes on indicating a problem with airbag system which won't deploy in event of a crash so it wont protect the occupant. Also problems with windshield wiper malfunction which may cause visual diffculty and crash. Problem still exists. Please provide further information. Mjs
Air bag light flashed codes and then stayed on. Dealer replaced module. Waited two weeks for part. Same problem reoccured two weeks later and as of 9/25/99 has not been resolved.
When starting up the car, airbag light comes on and stays on. This is the 4th time this has happened, and taking it back to the dealer. *ak
While driving down highway at approx 45mph switched lane to the right hand, and another vehicle came out from the consumer's right, swerved back over to another lane to avoid hitting consumer's vehicle. But, instead vehicle rear ended consumer's car. Neither airbag deployed. Also, inertia switch failed. Contacted dealer.
The air bag sensors for side air bag was missing. This caused frontal airbags not work like they should. The air bag light indicator on instrument panel came on. Had taken to dealer & informed by mechanic the cause of problem could not be located.
This vehicle was hit in the rear end by another vehicle at about 30 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, also the front drivers seat collapsed, when welds holding seat frame failed, throwing the driver foward into the steering wheel, then falling backward. Dealer has been contacted.
Air bag light keeps coming on while driving. Have taken to dealer at 5 different times for repair. Each time mechanic repaired it, 2 months later, the air bag light came on again.
In jan, 1999 I received authorization for installation of an on-off switch for the driver airbag. I found an auto shop who will install the switch, yet ford refuses to provide the shop with the switch. Since jan, 1999 they have said there is a three week backup on parts, and they have been stalling for eight months. Since ford created a life-threatening situation by intalling air-bags without the switches they are obliged to now provide consumers with the necessary equipment to rectify the situation. Ford's reckless delay tactic is criminal.
1st. Time ford took a week and a half to send a sensor, 2nd time they sent a (rcm) computor module, 3rd time still waiting after 3 weeks for fords vender to send another sensor. I have know idea if the airbag will deploy if we are in accident or if it will suddenly deploy by itself. Since the same part keeps getting replaced an the light keeps going on I don't think ford is sure they know what the problem is. Plus I think waiting for 3 weeks for this part is crazy.
The air bag module light keeps coming on. Had taken vehicle to dealer & had it on diagnostic machine. Informed consumer no air bags in vehicle. No parts were ordered for module light. Took vehicle to another dealer & the moduile was installed.
Air bag senor light remain on; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasion and condition reoccur.
Unable to have air bag on/off switch installed, part not available.
Consumer's air bag did not deploy in an accident.
Airbag warning light flashes 2 times then 9 times for five sequences and then remains on. This usually occurs on first start in the morning but may not occur on subequent starts. Dealer service reset computer and when that didn't work replaced the airbag module. It helped for almost a day but the problem came back . I don't know if the airbag will work if needed.
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