2002 Ford Explorer: airbag warning light

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Airbags · 261,765 miles · NY

I was on motion when the air bag light turn on but I went to check and they say I have to take to the dealer to repair

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 219,090 miles · CA

The ABS dash light comes on when you start the vehicle and stays on . The airbag light blinks 33 then stays on. There was a short in the trailer brake and alarm which caused the entire car to shut down would not start until battery cables were removed for a few minutes then vehical started but every time you close a door or any vibration the alarm goes off.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags, Suspension · VA

Air bag wiring harness to short : every time you move the seat the air bag light would come on $683.00 repair service technical service bulletin from ford no compensation for repairs miles 22,000. Front wheel bearing failure left and right 60,000 miles. Rear spring failure 75000 miles front spring failure 75000 miles. Fuel tank registers 1/4 tank when tank is empty 45000 miles transmission cellinoid failure 28000 miles and 800000 miles heater control module 70000 miles. Intake leak 80000 miles. Rear wheel bearing and axle seals 100,000 miles. Other than that great car. If ford cared about its customer it would have fixed the transmission problems they had six flaws from day one of production from 1990 ---- why ford if you had a real transmission it would make up for all the other failure built into this car. You make great real trucks like the f150 other than that your entire fleet is junk.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Airbags · 240,000 miles · NC

The air bag light came on blinking for no reason and want go off! Help please

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Electrical · 205,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag light, the check engine light, and battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the failure was due to an electrical issue within the wires in the door locks and anti theft system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Airbags, Transmission · 130,000 miles · CA

First of all the transmission is starting to slip. When accelerating the car transmission slips when shifting into third gear. Took to dealer and they said they need to repair the transmission. The second problem is that the airbag light came on. I have not been in a accident or anything. It just came on. I read online that if the light is on and I am in an accident the airbags wont deploy. This seems really dangerous and should be cover under warranty.

Filed Jan 31, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 82,000 miles · MI · crash

I was traveling in stop and go traffic. As soon as space opened between me and the vehicle in front of me, I accelerated. While gaining speed I looked in my right rear view mirror to see if I could change lanes. While looking in my mirror the vehicle in front of me stopped. I hit the back of his vehicle with the front of mine. The problem I have is that my airbag(s) fired but did no deploy. You could clearly smell that they fired and my airbag light is now on. My seat belt did not cinch up and restrain me either. This car had been well maintained and was never in an accident before this one. As I see it, it was a total failure of the SRS.

Filed Oct 13, 2013 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · MA

Driving forward at 20 MPH in a trailer park when overdrive light started flashing and transmission started shifting hard. Was told its a well known problem and thousands of 02 explorers had this issue. Garage wants 3500.00 to repair the transmission. I called ford who had no answers for me and wont fix even though they know its a big issue with these. Thousands of complaints to date. Also clock spring just failed and horn stopped working and air airbag light is flashing.

Filed Nov 24, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,169 miles · CO

While driving down the road my airbag light comes on. On occasion I am just thankful that my air bag has not gone off yet. Also while driving my door ajar light & dome lights come on.

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact started the ignition and the air bag warning indicator continuously illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer made four attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the driver and passenger side seat belt pretensioners however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was 165,000 and the failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 01/10/12

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Seat belts · 120,400 miles · ME

2002 ford explorer lf seatbelt buckle pretensioner bad. Airbag light continued to illuminate after two replacements of over 300.00 ea. Safety issue?