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Problems with 2003 Ford Explorer Sport AIR BAGS

On average, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 133 000 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2003 Ford Explorer Sport about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2003 Ford Explorer Sport

Takata recall airbag light keeps blinking with the seat belt noise. changed the light bulb from the dash board and now the airbag light stays on but will not connect with mileage.

I was driving in semi wet conditions, going downhill and engaged the overdrive off button. the vehicle started to shimmy and shake, then fish tailed, resulting in me hitting an embankment and flipping the vehicle. neither airbag deployed! i was able to crawl out of the wreck but the truck was totaled. this is the second time the vehicle did the exact same thing (except the crash), in the same weather conditions. the first time, i was able to get the vehicle under control. *tr

While driving at 40 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained minor injuries. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

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