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
Airbag light would remain illuminated, and had to be returned to the dealership 5 times before it was effectively repaired
ODI 712162
Air Bags
At 40,000 miles air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. Air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate, and would not turn off. The cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak
ODI 10058051
Air Bags · Interior/Under Dash
Consumer stated while traveling dash indicator panel air bag indicator would flash throughout travel. Dealer had been contacted. *ak
ODI 10040521
Air Bags
When the consumer applied the brakes to slow down, the vehicle skidded, hit a barrier and flipped over 3 times. The air bags did not deploy. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10017365
Air Bags
The air bag light came on after the owner purchasing truck accumulating several miles. He had the "all rspr asy air bag" replaced. Nine months later,same situation accurred dealing with the air bag light staying on. Please describe details.ak
Crash reported
ODI 8019169
Air Bags
While traveling air bag indiacator light flashed. Dealer repaired air bag system three times, but problem returned. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 863143
Air Bags
Consumer has noticed the air bag light illiuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Vehicle has been at the dealer on a number of occasions due tothe same problem. Please provide any further details. *ak
ODI 854805
Air Bags
The air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Pleae give any further details. *ak
ODI 849482
Air Bags
Airbag system has failed (shown by sensor light being on) four times. Dealer has not been able to fix problem to prevent it from recurring.
ODI 715377
Air Bags
In jan, 1999 i received authorization for installation of an on-off switch for the driver airbag. I found an auto shop who will install the switch, yet ford refuses to provide the shop with the switch. Since jan, 1999 they have said there is a three week backup on parts, and they have been stalling for eight months. Since ford created a life-threatening situation by intalling air-bags without the switches they are…
ODI 709857
Air Bags
1st. Time ford took a week and a half to send a sensor, 2nd time they sent a (rcm) computor module, 3rd time still waiting after 3 weeks for fords vender to send another sensor. I have know idea if the airbag will deploy if we are in accident or if it will suddenly deploy by itself. Since the same part keeps getting replaced an the light keeps going on i don't think ford is sure they know what the problem is. Plus i…
ODI 709411
Air Bags · Hatchback/Liftgate · Hood · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
HOOD IS HARD TO OPEN. YH
ODI 552007