During inspection inspecter 38573 reported a diagnostic fault as airbag control module. After failed inspection. I looked for part with the avail. Current part on vehicle is 1f2a-14b321-ee. I cannot find a part number matching. I took it to a second mechanic to verify if he infact was right. And I looked at the diagnostic and the airbag did not show up however what did show up after airbag light came on after a full memory clear was code b234 which points to driver safety belt buckle switch short circuit to ground. Or in lames terms safety belt buckle switch. This should never in a cars life ever happen. If this happened before a accident this could cause death to the consumer. Im the second owner of this vehicle I believe so im not sure if there's a recall for this particular issue as I do know there's one similar. My reinspection is due within 6 days. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for a repair for a part on something that should never need to replaced. Especially when lives are at stake.
2001 Ford Windstar: airbag warning light
16 of the 1,686 complaints about the 2001 Ford Windstar describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Airbag light comes on/off, took vehicle to ford dealership,, they said there are no recalls, however I have two recall numbers 00v270000 and 00v412000 concerning the rcm-restraint control module-they want to charge me to inspect the vehicle, I don't feel I should have to pay a fee for them to inspect my vehicle if a recall exist for the problem I identified already called the fort customer support number they are the ones who said no recalls exist for this vehicle.
Abs light, air bag light and brake light keeps coming back on while car is on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. When the contact started the ignition, the seat belts failed to operate. The air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the restraint control module (rcm) failed. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v270000 (air bags), although the failures were identical. The part for the repair was ordered and the vehicle will be repaired once it arrives. The failure and current mileages were 81,000. Updated 8/27/09 *cn updated 09/04/09.
In our ford windstar our ABS system has completely gone out and the ford place told us that was going to cause us electrical problems. Then our ABS light and brake light comes on, everyday. The airbag light has come on and then off. The check fuel cap came on and then went off. The RPM's almost hit zero when the ABS light and brake light come on. The ford dealership told me that they keep extra ABS parts because windstars have had problems with the ABS system.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The driver side air bag light randomly flashes on and off for 5-10 minutes. Afterwards, it stops flashing and remains illuminated. The contact discovered a recall online for the same failure and called the manufacturer. They stated that his VIN was not included in the recall, even though he was experiencing the same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and current mileage was 96,893.
This even has happened many a times, since '07 when I purchased the vehicle. The brake pedal seems to get stuck/or doesn't release all the way. I purchased the vehicle and was told it had new brakes; but now I need brakes.. In the beginning I had repairs done to it because the airbag light would not go off, and the cruise control would not turn on... The cruise control issue has started again, and I feel it is because the brake pedal is sticking. I can put my foot under it and raise it and most times this is the remedy for the situation. This brake pedal fault has now lead me to buy a portable power supply aka portable jumper cables, because of this happening and the brake pedal is staying pushed in far enough that the brake lights stay on and drain the battery dead... Which has happened more then 10 times.. I was at an event last night when I stated I had to go make sure the brake pedal had not came back down and put the rear lights back on; on my vehicle; when the young man I as speaking to, stated "our car does the same thing".. I then asked what kind is it, the result is we both drive ford windstar '01 vehicles.. I am sure that there are not only two cases of the malfunction... And yet I do not find here in the recall list. If there is another was to find out or if there is an recall for the function please inform me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning lights remain illuminated for up to 20 minutes. Afterwards, the lights dim and begin to illuminate intermittently. He took the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that it was a very common failure. Currently, the contact is driving with the air bag light illuminated. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated was informed that when the ABS and brake warning lights are illuminated the brake system will not work. Updated 12/12/07
Dt*: the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. Also, the driver's side seat belt was not clicking closed. The contact researched the vehicle online, and was concerned at the air bag recall information that was discovered. There were two the federal safety agency recalls , #00v270000 and # 00v412000, however the vehicle was not included in either recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been taken to a service dealer or an independent mechanic for inspection.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the contact's vehicle he hit a large tree. It was a front end collision. But upon impact, the front air bags did not deploy. The air bag lights did not illuminate, indicating a problem with the air bags. The vehicle has not been involved in any prior accidents. The vehicle has not been inspected b y the dealer to determine why the air bags did not deploy.
Dt: air bag light was on all the time. Light has been on for 7 days. Dealer said vehicle was not under warranty, and is offered no help. Dealer said the caller will have to pay for it. Manufacturer said same thing.
Dt: the passenger side airbag deployed for no reason at all. The owner was traveling on the expressway with no potholes or bumps at a speed of 40-45 MPH. The owner was going onto the ramp when he heard an explosion. The passenger thought that they had been shot because the noise was so loud. The airbag light was not on before deployment, but it was on now that the air bags deployed. The owner has been in contact with ford and their local ford dealership. Ford customer affairs refused to do anything about it because the warranty expired. There was 1 injury, but not life threatening. This did not result in a crash. The airbag blew the seams out of the seats and foam had gotten everywhere. This was going on 3 weeks, and the consumer was waiting for ford to determine if they were going to fix the defective airbag. Ford determined that they were not liable. *ak *sc
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) code B2290
- Restraint system-air bag deployment strategy with advanced restraint system
- An air bag lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes B2296 or B2295
- On some vehicles, it may be possible for the restraint control module (RCM) to inadvertently activate an...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. A restraint control module (rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.
- Risk
- In some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.
Recall number 00V412000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). In some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.
- Risk
- This condition could result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. Owner notification began september 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 00V270000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford Windstar airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
16 of 1,686 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Windstar (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford Windstar
ABS 576Adaptive cruise 98Ball joint 62Fire or smoke 62Check engine light 47Grinding brakes 46Brake failure 42Stalling 23Harsh shifting 21Wipers 21No deployment 19Transmission failure 18Coil spring 16Door locks 16Power steering loss 16Jerking 14Tire blowout 14Knocking 13Overheating 11Engine failure 10Headlights 9Seat belt 8Steering noise 8Sudden acceleration 8Fuel pump 6Loss of power 6Power windows 5
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