2003 Ford Explorer: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · NY

"takata recall"I brought the truck and the airbag light was flashing 4x4 lights flashing also, smelling oil coming from the deferential on the back axle. Now, the transmission started slipping and he changed a part . Then, the transmission started to slip again. Also,I wanted to switch to another vehicle but he declined it . He said " he put to much work into the truck and all the parts are new in which only the tires and muffler was revolved ".

Filed Dec 28, 2014 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · IN

Air bag light blinks when started and then remains on. I haven't had it checked out yet but I was seeing if there was a recall on this to see if it would cover the cost to fix.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnosis, who was unable to locate a trouble code. The failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that the horn was defective and the airbag light illuminated on the instrument panel. A local mechanic diagnosed a defect within the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/10/11

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Airbags · 850,000 miles · IN

Own a 2003 ford explorer the air bag light blinks then stays on constantly while the car is running. I am concerned about my safety whether my air bag is actually working or not. After searching the internet apparently several other ford owners are having the same problem. Also I have a cracked panel on the back hatch , I have seen several ford explorers with the same crack and at the same location , took the ford dealer in clarksville indiana was told it was due to weather , was told several ford explorer owners are complaining about the same problem but unfortunately ford is aware of the problem but not doing a recall. Was told would cost around $300 to replace the panel the ford dealership instructed me to file a complaint because they have seen too many themselves.

Filed May 22, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · OH

The passenger side airbag warning light comes on intermittently for no reason (has since I bought it used in 2006). The door ajar warning light comes on and won't allow me to lock/set my alarm on my vehicle plus it leaves the interior lights on for a while (started about 6 months ago). I am now experiencing a banging sound under the hood when I change the temperature (heat or air conditioning)(started in last 4 months). I have to turn the fan on high to get it to stop. It will do it even if the temp is off sometimes. It also will not lock into gear when put into park on an incline (my driveway)...without rocking backwards into gear(started in the last 6 months).

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. When the contact started the ignition, the front driver's side air bag deployed unexpectedly. The air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The failure caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The air bag deployment code was displayed during the testing, but the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a letter with a check for $1,000 towards the repair cost. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to a different authorized dealer for a second opinion. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Airbags, Locks · 114,000 miles · MD

Tl* - the contact called about the 2003 ford explorer xlt. The contact stated that the air bag light stayed on, and when it was on, the airbag deactivated which was a safety problem. It happened all the time. The fuses have been changed under warranty, and now that it was not under warranty, it was no longer repaired free of charge. The contact stated that she was told by one service station that it was standard for the fuses to blow because of the fuse box location. Another service station told the contact that this was not true that the fuse box was to high in the car for pebbles to be able to get into the fuse box. Also, the windshield wipers won't turn off by them selves, even when the keys were out of the ignition. The contact stated that the airbag light and the door ajar light were consistently on. Moreover, the electronic seat would not move forward or backward. She had the seat repaired twice and it failed again. Finally, contact stated that the vehicle was making a knocking noise in the front and rear of the vehicle's undercarriage. The vehicle clanked stopping, turning to go forward, or just sitting still. The first time the contact took the vehicle for repair she was told by the repair shop that it was the driver's seat that was causing the clanking noise, and the second time she was told that the noise was not something they could identify because during diagnostic testing it did not show a specific failure code. The current and failure mileage were both 114000.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · SC · crash

When the consumer hit a deer at 35 MPH the air bags did not deploy. The consumer continued to drive. . Please provide more information. *jb after hitting the deer the air bag gases deployed and spread throughout the cabin of the vehicle. However, the air bags did not deploy. After impact, the air bag indicator light on the dashboard remained illuminated.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · 64,100 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Driving east bound on route 3 from king george, va to oak grove, va at 3am. I had an accident with a deer at 45mph. Air bag failed to deploy when involved in a collision with the deer. Airbag light lit and flashed. Smoke came from steering column. Seatbelts failed to lock. Door ajar light was lit and flashing as well even though the door was closed all the way and locked. Repair facility wasnt capable of troubleshooting that fault. I was refered to purvis ford to have it repaired. Purvis ford found a bad door switch. Most likely related to the accident with the deer. Took 2 weeks to get that part in. Only injuries I incured was my back. Vertabre was out of line from l1-l5 and some vertabre in the center of my back. Currently on pain medication for back pain. Gautier's auto body and glass inc. Replaced the entire bumper cover and repainted it. They also replaced driver side fog lamp, license bracket, bumper grill, bracket retainer, valance, fog light cover, grill, and tensioners for restraint system. They also repaired light rail and front sheet metal. In addition to all of that they also did an alignment for the 2 front wheels. My main complaint here is with all the damage done, the airbag light being lit and flashing, and the seat belts not locking...why didnt the airbag not go off when I was properly wearing the seatbelt and driving at 45mph. It appears to me and to gautier's auto body and glass inc. That the airbag system and seatbelt system didnt function properly. I personally think ford need to look at the airbag system for the 2003 ford explorer xlt and redesign it do it works for any type of accident at that speed.