While driving air bag light illuminated and vehicle stalled. Driver got the vehicle to the side of the road and vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard. *ak
1997 Mercury Tracer: airbag warning light
10 of the 142 complaints about the 1997 Mercury Tracer describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 199710
- 19951
- 19941
- 19931
What owners say
Driving on I-20 eastbound. Smelled ammonia, then smelled burnt plastic, airbag light illuminated, check engine light illuminated, interior light flickered off and on, car began to decrease speed despite pressing on the gas pedal. Was able to get car into the emergency lane before it completely stopped moving. Hole burnt into passenger area from underneath dash area. Defrost area warped and burnt, bottom of windshield (glass part) burnt.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
Pe 02 010 & ea 02 008/ water ingestion into the air bag monitor, consumer states that the air bag light remain on while driving. Dealer notified and informed that the air abg monitor needed to be replaced. *mrthe part has been replaced.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified.
While driving air bag light came on and vehicle broke down. Vehicle checked by dealer, who determined that air bag had damaged wire harness which resulted in breakdown.
The airbag light illuminated, and the vehicle began smoking and then caught on fire.*jb(claim#18-0629-945)
Air bag light illuminated, vehicle started smoking and caught on fire, claim 18-0629-945.
Airbag light keeps flashing, and there is a beeping sound. Also there was smoke coming from passenger's side airbag compartment. Consumer disconnected battery.
While driving driver's and passenger's side air bag light keeps coming on.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
- Risk
- This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. Owner notification began february 11, 2003. 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 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V323000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Mercury Tracer airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1997 Mercury Tracer?
10 of 142 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercury Tracer (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mercury Tracer?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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