We have classified the 62 complaints from 1999 Ford Explorer about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while the vehicle was parked, the driver side seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. the contact sustained various injuries to the left side of the body. medical attention was required. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 193,338.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while driving at various speeds with the driver side turn signal engaged, a puff of smoke emitted from the steering wheel without warning. the contact stated that the failure recurred five times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 186,200.
Our air bag light went totally out and then theirs a beeping sound and when we went to get car inspected, it failed inspection as the airbag light didnt come on when the vehicle is started.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 ford explorer. while driving 7 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to neck, the back, and head. the passenger sustained back injuries. the contact and passenger required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced however, the wiring harness was no longer being manufactured. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
I was in a really had car accident n,my air bags did not deploy n
This was doing it when i bought it the srs light keeps flashing and buzzing why is it doing this replace the bulb the buzzing stops but light is still on. *tr
I was on my way to work when i hit a slippery spot on the road and my vehicle went out of control with the rear end sliding out from under me, it hit a bank and rolled over 3 or 4 times. the airbag on the drivers side and passenger side did not deploy when it should have. *tr
Airbag light is lite constantly and will not turn off, if i do have an accident the airbags will not deploy. *tr
I hit a pole in a 1999 ford explorer. the airbags did not deploy. the pole was dead in the center, i hit the steering wheel and the passenger hit the windshield. *tr
1999 ford explore with the air bag light on. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. the current and failure mileages were 154,000.
Subject: airbag warning light. 1999 ford explorer. twice during the last 9 years dealer had to replace a harness because of the air bag warning light coming on. this was caused by the riders in the rear seats accidentally hitting the exposed connectors below the driver and passenger seat with their feet. ford mechanic told me the exposed connector assy are normal and no covers are necessary. is it normal for a rear passenger to accidentally hit the connectors with their feet causing the airbag warning light to come on? do newer explorers have same type of exposed air bag connectors below the seats. last repair cost 500.00. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated after the vehicle was started. the mechanic stated that the air bag wiring failed and that the dealer could repair the vehicle. the contact has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 17,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light on the dashboard has illuminated. the light illuminated without warning. the dealer was contacted by phone and offered to inspect the vehicle, but the contact declined. *nm the contact called the dealer, and he wanted to charge the contact for 2 hours of labor to look at the vehicle. the contact felt ford should pay for two hours to have vehicle inspected. the contact did not have $200 to have it fixed for a safety problem. *ak