2011 Ford Explorer: airbag warning light

Filed Mar 25, 2025 · Airbags, Body · 30,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the air bag warning light being illuminated and the dealer diagnosed that the front passenger’s side air bag sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part was ordered; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted regarding the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); in February 2024 and the contact was informed there were no parts available for the recall repair. In July 2024 the contact received a letter stating that parts were available, and an appointment was scheduled for October 2024. At the time of the appointment, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 21, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

The airbag warning light keeps coming on after continued checks and fixes. The dealership zip tied connector c211 and the light went off for a bit then came back on, the seat belt has been replaced but the light came back on, and all other components have been checked but no matter what the fix the light stays on. This is an issue many people have and Ford should be responsible for fixing it.

Filed May 22, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

The dash lights go off then it's says starting rebot. Air bag lights stay on. Check engine light on says miss firng. All Carfax report was forged. Dealer said needs new engine but was not told by seller. No one will fix it they say not worth the price for car. I over paid big time. Got lied too.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Airbags, Steering · FL

Airbag light stays on after have completed all the fixes as stated in the official TSB 12-5-11 05/29/12. The steering has become extremely difficult to turn at low speeds or moving for a complete stop. It is freezing up and get harder as time goes by. The recall is expired, but the symptoms are the exact same as the recall stated.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · MA

Airbag system malfunction light comes on and off seemingly randomly. No correlation to temperature or humidity. No correlation to being in motion or stopped. Sometimes it stays on for long periods of time (I.e. Months). Based on research I've done, it seems that when the airbag indicator is lit, the entire airbag system is off. This is a major safety issue. After about 1 month of it being on steadily, I had it fixed at the dealership, franklin ford, in franklin, ma. They fixed it through a tsb where connectors were cleaned and re-greased with dielectric grease. This fix lasted about 1 year. After this time period the airbag light came back on, again intermittently and randomly. Again, after about 1 month of steadily on, I took it back to the same dealership, where it was diagnosed to be the same issue. The vehicle was repaired using the same tsb method. This leads to a logical assumption that this fix is only temporary and I will continuously need to have it repaired. I've read accounts online of several other users experiencing this same issue.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

Numerous repairs to airbag system. Airbag light is on and previous repairs include, seatbelt tensioner, sevreral jumpers around the connection underneath drivers seat, as well as some kind of programming in the computer system. Ive owned the vehicle since it was brand new and it has been in dealer at least 6 times for aiirbag issues. Please do a full inspection of the airbag sytem including faulty wiring harness!!!

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · ME

Air bag light came on randomly and will not shut off.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · NJ

Takata recall airbag light is on and will not turn off. It is on all the time will not shut off

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Airbags · CO

The air bag light keeps coming on and staying on for no reason . I feel this is really a safety issue since the air bags wont inflate if light is on and I have researched this matter and there has been several complaints from other owners who own this vehicle.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · MD

Air bag light is on , possible air bag fail

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Airbags · 48,355 miles · MS

Bought used-air bag light stays on most of the time-- kirk ford fixed it at dealer cost from barksdale cadillac where it was purchased.. Air bag light still comes on and when I talked to them they said it might be something else causing it. . Husband fightin g cancer and I could no get thr recall on door handle fixed. Husband passed away and I dont have funds to get airbag light fixed..I dont know the brand of air bag.so I dont know if it is takata

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA

2011 ford explorer that I bought new in 03/2011 and that has an issue about the airbag light being on and off at the very first month of the car purchase it has been constantly checked and fixed for free within the time warranty. Then I have to come and pay almost every year to fix the airbag light.