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Issues with Ford Explorer AIR BAGS by Years

The Ford Explorer had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 457 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2002, 1999, 2000 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse Ford Explorer AIR BAGS problems by years

2018 4 2017 10 2016 19 2015 42 2014 24 2013 12 2012 22 2011 34 2010 5 2009 1 2008 4 2007 11 2006 8 2005 15 2004 37 2003 50 2002 158 2001 28 2000 60 1999 98

Do Ford Explorer models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 123 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 33 SIDE/WINDOW 31 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 3 INFLATOR MODULE 2

Worst Ford Explorer Problems

AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer November 18, 2018 Victims: 7 Mileage: 49000 miles

Was driving and the steer well became lock couldn't turn the wheel, tried to pump the brakes and they didn't catch. end up driving right into a pole a...

FRONTAL
2003 Ford Explorer September 24, 2004 Victims: 6 Mileage: 30000 miles

While driving about 50 mph, the owner was hit from the front of vehicle, into the side of another vehicle yet the air bags failed to deploy. provide f...

FRONTAL
2002 Ford Explorer June 4, 2005 Victims: 4

Dt: the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer xlt. the contact was involved in a frontal collision on 6-4-2005 while driving at 55 mph. upon impact, a...

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on Ford Explorer

The AIR BAGS
2017 Ford Explorer

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to salerno duane ford 245 broad st, summit, nj 07901 where the contact was informed that the air bag would not be covered under the extended warranty. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000.

The AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer

Airbag light staying on. dealer diagnosed rear seat issue and $911.00 to repair. ford issued tsb 16-0001 due to it being a common problem. due to the high cost of repair some customers do not have the repair completed resulting in an unsafe situation. since this involves an important safety issue a mandatory recall should be required so the manufacturing defect can be resolved.

The AIR BAGS
2016 Ford Explorer

The air bag light is on. dealership found code b141b and b141c to second row seat belts and recommended replacing pigtails. $431.46 quote for parts seems excessive for something that is in a 2016 car. the airbags will not deploy unless fixed. seems unsafe unless you have about $600 for repairs.

The AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer

The air bag warning light turns on for no reason

The AIR BAGS
2012 Ford Explorer

Airbag light has been on for a week now. took it in to the ford dealership to find out the wiring is malfunctioning. according to the dealership it is a common issue with 2012 models. i was told that since the airbag light is on, if i got into an accident the air bags will not deploy. this is a major safety concern. now i am having to pay upward of $400 to repair.

The AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer

The airbag warning light came on without warning or incident (no accident or impact, just started my car one day and the light stayed on). per research done online with same warning light, make and model of vehicle, issue appeared to be with the rear/2nd row seat belt airbags disengaging and this causes none of the airbags to work in the vehicle in the event of a crash. at the time the light initially came on i had about 72k miles on my car, and it appears this is about the same mileage of all other explorer owners with this issue. i took it in for service for the light and incurred repairs totaling just under $1,000 to have the parts replaced and the airbags function again. the fact that i did nothing (other than turn on my car when it was approaching the 70-75k mileage mark) to cause malfunction of the airbags but had to pay $1,000 to fix it and have airbags work in my car in the event of an accident is disappointing. ford needs to issue a recall for this, it's unacceptable to have owner and passenger safety compromised through no fault of the owner, and ...

The AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer

Airbag sensor came on at about 55,000 miles. went to dealer and they put on computer; told it is tsb 16-0001. dealer suggested to replace the airbag harness, with connectors replaced for $963.17, b/c warranty expired at 60,000 miles. this is a safety issue as none of the airbags in the car will deploy unless i pay ford for a part that has no moving parts. looking to see if aftermarket warranty will cover. i see multiple people with same issue have reported this so there should be a recall since it is a safety issue, potentially for children.

The AIR BAGS
2013 Ford Explorer

Received a message on my dashboard " power assist fault", the steering was stiff and could not turn. turn off the car for 10 minutes and the steering was functioning ok. later in the afternoon, i was about to hit the gas pump as my steering went stiff again. now am scared that this may cause accident

The AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Explorer

A light on my instrument cluster came on. it illuminates a man strapped in his seat with a deployed air bag in front of him. the light stays on. according to me research, the problem is common to 2015 ford explorers. there is a wiring harness under the seat that has been frayed by the movement of the seat when it is being adjusted by the driver. the cost to have repairs made is anywhere from $1000 to $1400. i am told that until it is repaired, the airbags will not deploy. that seems to me like an unnecessary design flaw, and it creates a dangerous condition with the vehicle. i don't have the money to have mine repaired, so i guess i'll just have to be careful and hope for the best...

The AIR BAGS
2018 Ford Explorer

Both. vehicles were moving. the explorer front hit the right rear panel of a 2011 ford ranger. both vehicles were going approximately 30 mph. no injuries sustained by either driver. my ford explorer air bags did not deploy. i was on a city street the other vehicle was just beginning to turn.