2005 Ford Focus: airbag warning light

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · MI

Bought a 2005 ford focus in april, 2018. Told sales man that airbag engine light remains on. Was told is ok. On 6/112018, called customer service ford cooperate spoke with a lady. She ask for VIN number, I gave it to her. She said 2005 focus has no airbag recall. I told her that air bag light stays on since we bought the car. She didn't take interest on that. I asked her what company made 2005 ford focus airbag? She would not tell me. I called local ford dealer in wesley chapel fl. Told service tech same thing that I told cooperate of engine light airbag always stays on. He too said is nothing. That VIN number is no recall. I asked him as well which company put airbags in 2005 focus, was it tahkata? He too wouldn't answer me. So I email mr. W.ford to explain above situation with airbag light and who placed air bags in 2005 focus. Have not heard from him or his office, explained to mr. Ford, that airbag light being always on and his dealers want to charge me $200 to check engine light is absurd. When this is a national safety recall. That we as their paying customers deserve an answer and better treatment. Can you please tell me if this is a safety violation? Would like to hear from you. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Airbags · NC

My air bag light stays on all the time and I am scared it wont deploy if something happens, plus in the manual it says that if the light stays on that there is a defect. Plus I went on here and found 6 other complaints about air bags.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While stopped at an intersection, the vehicle shut off and lost all power without warning. The contact heard a clicking noise from the steering rack. The contact called roadside assistance; however, the vehicle restarted after the tow truck driver shook the battery a couple of times. The contact drove home. The failure recurred a few days later and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 04/22/16*lj the consumer stated the radio would intermittently turn on then off, the battery cable must be touched in order to start the vehicle, and the airbag light was illuminated.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · NJ

Airbag light come on and off 90% of the time when driving car purchased car january 2013 used 33.000 miles 4 mnths later (may 2013)driving home from work the air bag light went on and now stay on for weeks on end and then goes off.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · KS · crash

I was involved in accident where I rear-ended an xterra SUV. I was traveling below the allowed speed limit of 35mph, due to water on the road from a previous rainfall. The front of my car went underneath the xterra. My airbag never deployed. Since that time and repair to my vehicle, I have taken the car to the rusty eck ford dealership where they stated they reset my airbag light. The airbag light has come on again for no apparent reason and has not turned itself off. I am very concerned that if I should be in a very serious accident, my airbag will not deploy. Also, I believe their may be a defect in the airbag system.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · CT

The clock spring and other circuitry was repaired and replaced at 50000 miles by mantilla ford of west haven, ct at 50,000 miles. This is a safety issue of major importance. The repair was done under warranty because the airbag light was on. I communicated with ford motor co. At their headquarters by email last week and they did not respond so I called them this morning the so called repair that was done was not effective. The airbag light is on again. This vehicle has never broken down, has never been in an accident and never been towed. Told ford that I should not have to pay for what I perceive as a manufacturing defect which could kill me. The have refused to consider covering the repair which branford ford of branford ,ct estimates to be $502.00 I intend communicate with the legal dept at ford headquarters for.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · MT

The air bag light has been on for several months. Ford says it's not part of the takata recall but I want to be sure. I don't want to die from it exploding and I want it checked to be sure. I bought the car used so I have no idea if it may have been replaced before. I don't trust the dealership here.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Airbags · PA

Airbag light keeps coming on and going off when it feels like it. I have heard several other ford focus owners (different years) have had the same thing happen to them. Ford said they are not aware of a problem. Haven't had it fixed. Keep watching for any recalls but haven't had any yet.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Airbags · WI

2005 ford focus zxw wagon. Consumer states a problem with the air bag indicator light. Dealer repaired but the indicator light is back on. He believes that the air bag might not be engaged. *kb according to the invoice, there may be a problem with the clock spring assembly.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · WA

The airbag indicator light on the dash comes on at different times. Sometimes on for days then off for a day, then back on. The dealer tells me that this is a common problem and it may be the wires or connectors that run under the seats. He said"people feet can hit the wires, and moving of the seats can damage them. Sounds like a design problem to me. For a few $100 he can tell me.

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving over 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor shoulder injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. After the repairs were performed, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer repaired the vehicle again and the indicator was no longer illuminated. On a separate occasion, while driving less than 35 MPH, a vehicle pulled out in front of the contact and the two vehicles t-boned with each other. Again, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, and middle to upper back area. She also had pain in her chest. She was transported to the hospital for further assistance. The dealer stated that the air bags should have deployed at the time of the crash. The failure and current mileages were less than 65,000. Updated 4/23/09 *cn updated 04/27/09.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Airbags · WV · crash · 2 injuries

I lost control on an icy road and hit a colvert which sent the car in the air and slammed back down. The car finally hit a bank and stopped. The airbag light was on and the steering wheel popped open but the airbag never actually deployed. Fortunately, other than pretty bad neck and back pain I walked away ok.