2005 Ford Five Hundred: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Airbags · 204,000 miles · IA

My 2005 ford 500 some times the dash quits working radio heat that stuff is fine but the dash it's self RPM speedometor gas gauge all the dash quits and when that happens the airbag light comes on because when the dash quits so does the airbags that is a saftey and should be a recall

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Airbags · 91,201 miles · PA

While driving airbag light came on several times and then made 1 bong. Ford dealer said I have a bad control module and part is not covered. If this is a safety item should it be covered? Should this module be recalled?

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 220,000 miles · MD

While driving dash lights, speedometer, tachometer, gas level, and temperature go out for several minutes at a time. Reverse lights come on and airbag light comes on. This is dangerous; unable to tell speed! Per internet research this is happening in several ford models and stems from a bad solder joint.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 33,850 miles · MA

Instrument cluster intermittently went dark and/or gauges went to zero/off positions, we pulled over to see if exterior lights worked and all did, as well as blinkers and flashers, but we noted that reverse lights were now on. It has recurred a few times, its most noticeable after dark as dash lights go black. Only light on dash was the airbag light. I went online & found info on a technical service bulletin "tsb 06-17-9 09/04/06 - intermittent instrument cluster", it does not appear to be a recall item so assuming any repairs are entirely owner cost ?

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Electrical · 41,500 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel would shut on and off intermittently without warning. In addition, the check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated sporadically. She believed that the entire electrical system was faulty since a recent failure of the odometer reading. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current mileage was 42,000 and the failure mileage was 41,500.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · IL

I am driving a 2005 ford five hundred with the characteristics of tsb 06-17-9 where the instrumentation quits working and then comes back. This has happened several times. However, in addition to that, sometimes the turn signals quit working and when that happens the air bag light comes on and the back up light comes on even though the car is not in reverse. After the car sits a while, this clears up, but the check engine light will be on. It is going in the shop in two days and hopefully can be fixed, hopefully no charge. The turn signal issue is obviously a safety issue.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Electrical · 45,200 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. When the vehicle was started, only the wrench and air bag indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred while it was dark outside and the fuel gauge and speedometer were not visible. The radio was still operating. After 15 minutes, there was a power surge and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was still at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 45,200. Updated 01-30-08. *kb the consumer stated took the vehicle to the dealer on january 11, 2008 and stated there is a service bulletin to problem and reset the system. Updated 01/30/08

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Airbags · 23,261 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The air bag indicator light remained illuminated. In march 2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic, but the results showed no air bag failure. The vehicle had been at the dealer since march 27, 2007, and they were still unable to duplicate the failure. The contact called the dealer on april 23, 2007, and was informed that a part had been ordered. The dealer did not mention that the failure was common with the ford five hundreds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions , and dealer determined that the air bag indicator light did indeed remain illuminated. The current mileage is 23,445, and failure mileage was 23,261.