2001 Ford Explorer: airbag warning light

5 of the 375 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
5
2017
16
2016
90
2015
68
2014
41
2013
3
2012
24
2011
31
2010
5
2009
1
2008
1
2007
4
2006
5
2005
1
2004
2
2003
10
2002
74
2001
5
2000
24
1999
45
1998
7
1997
1
1996
2
1995
3
1994
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Air bag light on since I purchased the vehicle from a private party in 2014.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. He stated that the air bag light remained illuminated continuously and blinks when there is no passenger in the seat. The dealer will not diagnose the failure without the contact paying a fee. The light has been illuminated for approximately 2 weeks. The dealer also stated that the warranty expired and there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 93000 and the current mileage was 94144. Updated 05/11/09. *lj updated 05/12/09.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags · 47,000 miles · FL

After starting vehicle air bag light would illuminate and remain on. Contacted the dealership, and mechanic indicated that problem could not be resolved.

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Airbags · MO

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the air bag light on the panel. Also stated that the air bag light will come on every now and then to the point that consumer dosen't know if the air bag work or not. Dealer was contacted and stated that the air bag was fixed but the light still comes on. Ts

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Airbags · FL · crash

Airbag light on may 10, 2000 with 6133 miles. Air bag light on may 23, 2000. Airbag light on june 14, 2000 with 9040 miles. Airbag light on june 19, 2000 with 9395 miles. Air bag light. Had an accident which caused extensive damages to two vehicles and air bag light on again. Three different dealerships tried to fix the problem. Not one reported this information in to the ford system called oasis. I do not feel safe to drive this vehicle and I feel as if I am getting no where in resolving this issue otherthan e-mailing everyone and letting them know of this situation and how the dealerships avoid issues and hide the facts !