1999 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 62
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 62 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbag light · 9 records
- warning light · 7 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
- failed deploy · 5 records
- wiring harness · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. *jb
ODI 10019434
Air Bags · Tires
Consumer was involved in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was also informed the tires were too big for the vehicle.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10008652
Air Bags
The air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. Dealer informed consumer about a temporary fix that wouldn't last long.*jb
ODI 10007147
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latch · Motor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. There was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. The windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. This happened so often that it could cause an accident. Took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power…
ODI 10137206
Air Bags · Front Underhood
The steering column started smoking as i used the blinker. The local ford service says that the "clock spring" in the air bag caught fire and damaged the steering column and possibly the air bag. This is not covered under warranty as it is a safty device.
Fire reported
ODI 757803
Air Bags · Front Underhood
Airbag light came on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem. Electrical system to computer was indicating that there was an airbag inside of door. But there is no airbag inside of door.*ak
ODI 892388
Air Bags
Air bag light would flash on and off in dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to a local dealership. They stated that wiring harness connected to air bag module experienced an electrical short. Note: consumer was forced to sign a paper from dealership releasing dealer of any liability if air bags were to deploy before vehicle would be turned over to consumer. Please provide any additional…
ODI 889004
Air Bags
Airbag light keeps coming on. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times, cannot remedy the problem.*ak *tt
ODI 8012276
Air Bags
Intermittently airbag sensor light will stay illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle several times.*ak the vehicle has been serviced 7 times for the same problem. The owner is worried that the air bag may deploy anytime or may not deploy during accident. *yh
ODI 872203
Air Bags
This error code showed up at 3500 miles,the dealer has changed the whole air bag system and the same code comes up has happened 8 times same code. Please contact me and i will explain further. I am in the process of having ford buy this truck back but they are being less than cooperative. The dealer is giving me the run around.. I have been following the firestone hearings i think you have the hammer to swing that i…
ODI 730962
Air Bags · Recliner
During vehicle collision, no deployment of the air bags occurred and the seat back collapsed, resulting in injury to the driver. *mjs
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 553994
Air Bags
Air bag light on instrument panel remains illuminated. Dealership examined problem two times under warranty by soldering and recrimping air bag wiring. Then, the problem has occurred three times outside of warranty. *ak *tt
ODI 899762
Air Bags
Airbag light comes on & remains been replaced 3 times since purchase date. *ak
ODI 749970
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.*ak
ODI 10087166
Air Bags · Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Windshield Wiper/Washer
The air bag (srs) light illumminates while driving, the dealer has attempted to remedy the problem on several occasions yet the problem still exists. Nlm
ODI 566562
Air Bags
Airbag light comes on. There is an electric short that's shuts airbag module. Which means airbag won't deploy upon impact. Dealer has tried lots of remedies,but nothing works.*ak
ODI 874300
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Latch · Side/Window
This truck has overdrive problems. When you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the overdrive off, but not all the time. Rear passenger door will not open from inside. Airbag light goes on and starts blinking then goes off for a while then back on. The power steering makes noise on a hard right or left turn.
ODI 716842
Air Bags
Air bag light flashed codes and then stayed on. Dealer replaced module. Waited two weeks for part. Same problem reoccured two weeks later and as of 9/25/99 has not been resolved.
ODI 712018
Air Bags · Electrical System
The main computer was shut down due to a faulty ignition switch. This failure may be the cause of other electrical components to fail. The airbag connectors were cracked under passenger seat causing failure. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times. *yc
ODI 852404
Air Bags
The air bag module light keeps coming on. Had taken vehicle to dealer & had it on diagnostic machine. Informed consumer no air bags in vehicle. No parts were ordered for module light. Took vehicle to another dealer & the moduile was installed. *ak
ODI 841180
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Tread/Belt
Pe00020 ; airbag module light came on the dashboard intermittently. Throttle was stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated/t hood latch bolts were defective, and and the firestone #atx p23575 r15 dot vdul tire tread separated. Has contacted firestone, and they put on a waiting list. *ak
ODI 868157
Air Bags
Airbag warning light flashes 2 times then 9 times for five sequences and then remains on. This usually occurs on first start in the morning but may not occur on subequent starts. Dealer service reset computer and when that didn't work replaced the airbag module. It helped for almost a day but the problem came back . I don't know if the airbag will work if needed.
ODI 704395
Air Bags · Door
When turning on the ignition, warning lights are supposed to come on and go off. However, airbag warning light stays on. Consumer feels this is unsafe, and there may be a problem with the air bag system. Also, automatic doors locks do not lock when vehicle is put into drive, but after the vehicle has traveled 2-3 miles down the road. *ak *ml
ODI 863015
Air Bags
While driving along a main street i was struck by another vehicle in the front right portion of the vehicle i was driving. My airbag did not deploy upon impact therefore, my face hit the steering wheel and as a result my face hit the steering wheel which cause a broken jaw and cracked teeth vehicle was moving forward approximately 35 miles per hour. I was rushed to hospital by ambulance and a police report was made.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10972368
Air Bags
When starting up the car, airbag light comes on and stays on. This is the 4th time this has happened, and taking it back to the dealer. *ak *mjs
ODI 844868