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1991 Ford Taurus: airbag warning light

19 of the 647 complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Airbags · IL

Air bag light came on and will stay on. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealer several times, but dealer stated that there was no problem with vehicle.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Air bag light has been illuminating on dash. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed wiring harness had short circuited, causing light to illuminate. Also, experienced a problem with total loss of steering power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Sep 16, 2000 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light blinking a code. Ford wants $600. To repair a rear sensor. Air bag will not activate in a crash until this excessive repair amount is paid to repair. We need help with this safety item, please.

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · MO

My compresser went out within a few monthes of me buying the car. Wheel bearings are out, and airbag light won't quit blinking the dealer said it would cost $400 to find out why.also, rear defroster never worked I have replaced the shocks/struts/ brake rotors and pads.

Filed Oct 8, 1999 · OK

Air bag light flashes code 5, dealer estimates $200-$400 to fix problem. Typical ford dealer rip off!!

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Airbags · NY

Airbag light stays on.

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light continues to be illuminated. There is an open investigation at this time.

Filed May 3, 1999 · Airbags · PA

Short in airbag monitor system caused the air bag light to blink constantly. Nm

Filed Nov 10, 1997 · Airbags · MA

The airbag warning light comes on, won't go off. Dealer says it may not deploy during impact.

Filed Jul 30, 1997 · Airbags · NY

The air bag warning light is flashing. Problem has not been corrected. *ak

Filed Jun 20, 1997 · Airbags · IL

The vehicle has defective driver airbag system. Dealer cannot determine problem. Been fixed 3 times. Replaced the switch twice and SRS light is still coming on.

Filed Apr 3, 1997 · Airbags · TN

Airbag light on dashboard flashes 10 tmes, pauses for 1 second, continues pattern while engine is running. Ford suggested dealer replace clock spring and airbag monitor system.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1991 Ford Taurus airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1991 Ford Taurus?

19 of 647 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Taurus?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Taurus

Transmission failure 82Ball joint 37Power steering loss 20Stalling 19Slipping 17No deployment 13Jerking 12Fire or smoke 10Loss of power 9Overheating 9Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 7Wipers 7ABS 6Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Won't start 5

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