1999 Ford Ranger: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 10, 2016 · Airbags · 165,000 miles · CA

The air bag discharged while I was driving to work at 45 MPH. I heard a hissing sound as a white powdery substance came out of the steering wheel. There was no collision. The bag did not deploy but the air bag light came on.I wrote ford 3 times. Each time I was sent a letter stating that there was a collision. I wrote back , no collision. They had me send them pictures of the entire inside and outside of the vehicle. No damage any where. They said it was off warranty. I say it was defective. It discharged without reason and still didn't work correctly thank god.an air bag should be warranted for the life of the car. They were no help at all with this seriously dangerous situation. Can you help me?

Filed Apr 29, 2009 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a snowbank. The vehicle rolled over three times and the air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The driver sustained severe injuries. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The extent of the damages has not yet been determined. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · SC

Air bag light is on and stays on. The deactivator switch is defective. Vehicle came with an of/off switch, which was replaced at consumer's expense.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Airbags · NY

Airbag light flickers then stays on for the remainder of the ride.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Airbags · PA

Airbag light on passenger's side stays on and airbag is turned off.