2000 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Side/Window · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that as the ignition was being started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times where an unknown repair was performed. The malfunction recurred after each repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10537931
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 65 mph and crashed into an oncoming vehicle. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was killed. A witness stated that the driver was ejected from the driver's side door. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact was unaware of the exact cause of the crash but after reviewing several pictures of the crash…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10482081
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed in inclement weather, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle causing it to crash into a second vehicle. As a result, the air bags deployed and emitted metal, glass, and fiberglass fragments. The contact sustained shoulder, face, mouth, left arm, and breast injuries that required medical attention. A police report…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10681532
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. After starting the ignition, the "air bag" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle has not been inspected for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 147,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
ODI 10295068
Air Bags · Frontal · Side/Window
In avoidance of hitting a cow, i rolled my ford explorer at least 3 times and none of the airbags deployed, front nor the side curtain airbags. My husband and myself were fortunate to come out with minor injuries. I have contacted ford motor company and the have not yet offered to settle. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10234186
Air Bags · Equipment
While driving the airbag light came on and stayed on. I took it to a ford dealer the same day and was told it was the side airbag problem. The testing code was 1998. They charged me $903.45 to fix it on august 30, 2007. On august 23, 2008 the airbag light started flashing while i was driving. I called the ford dealer and took it right in. Was told the part they replaced had gone bad and needed to be replaced again.…
ODI 10240355
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated constantly, and when the front passenger door was shut and the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The air bag struck the passenger in the vehicle, causing bruises. The vehicle was not taken in for service.
1 injury
ODI 10167061
Air Bags · Door · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. *ts the tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot. *nm
ODI 10172230
Air Bags · Cruise Control
Dt: the cruise control switch shorted out. Sometimes it would work and then other times it would not work, and finally quit working altogether. Had it replaced by mechanic, had not contacted dealer or the manufacturer. Cruise control failed on june 1, 2005. *ak the clockspring failed and caused the horn to activate intermittently. *nm
ODI 10130836
Air Bags
The air bag check light remains on. The owner's manual informs the consumer that the air bag may not deploy in an accident . Owner will take vehicle for repairs for the third time for the same problem.*ak
ODI 10115337
Air Bags
When the vehicle was started the air bag light illuminated on the dash and remained on until the engine was shut off. *nm *sc *jb
ODI 10109749
Air Bags
Consumer was driving at approximately 60 mph and the air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no accident. Vehicle did not make contact with anything. *ak
ODI 10105322
Air Bags · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Interior/Under Dash · Latch · Lock · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Seat Heater/Cooler
For approximately two weeks prior to december 5th, 2004, the heat element in my 2000 ford explorer driver seat would become painfully hot under the left leg near the torso to the point where it needed to be manually turned off each time. It was turned off as it became painful, and we were concerned we would become burned and would the seat catch on fire. My other concern for this is someone, such as a diabetic, with…
ODI 10104232
Air Bags
Air bag light waring light came on, indicating that the air bags are no longer working. Initially the air bag warning light would come on periodically and then go off for weeks at a time. Even though this is known problem the dealer stated the only way ford will install the wiring kit 3l2z-14b455-ab, that fixes the problem, is if the vehicle has less than 50000 miles on it. I had to pay them to install the fix kit,…
ODI 10126540
Air Bags
While driving air bag light illuminated and stayed on for the reminder of the time that vehicle was running. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10067397
Air Bags
When driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer had informed the dealer about this issue. However, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10063423
Air Bags
2000 ford explorer. Air bag diagnostic light keeps coming on, even though it has been to the ford dealer 4 times in the past 12 months. The light flashes 3 times and then 7 times and then stays on.
ODI 10056200
Air Bags
Air bags inoperable due to high resistance or poor connections in the side air bag (sab) wiring harness circuits or restraints control module. (ford article #03-24-1) manufacturer makes a service kit for repair at customers expense of $800 installed. I guess air bags aren't that important. *cb
ODI 10054225
Air Bags
When starting up the vehicle. The air bag light would come on and would stay on the reminder of the time the vehicle was being operated. The cause has yet to be determine. The consumer has notified the dealership but the problem has not been resolve. *nlm
ODI 10040159
Air Bags
While merging onto a ramp at 25-35 mph consumer allowed a vehicle to pass. Sitting at a stand still at the top of the ramp was another vehicle that consumer's vehicle rear ended. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but none of the air bags deployed. Police did arrive on the scene and no one was cited.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10038045
Air Bags · Air Conditioner
While driving the airbag light appeared on the dash and would not go off until the vehicle was shut off. *nlm *ak *ph *nlm
ODI 10021611
Air Bags
Consumer was involved in a side collision accident, neither the 4 air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Ph *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10006429
Air Bags
This component controls the operation of the two front airbags. This wire harness just stopped working. *ak
ODI 754813
Air Bags · Gasoline · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Switch
When starting up vehicle air bag light remains on until vehicle is turned off. Have been to dealer for repairs several times.*ak consumer also statred the turn signals and hazard lights were inoperative, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, also there was an unusual noise coming from the engine compartment,and there was also smoke coming from the upper steeing column.*slc
ODI 8001834
Air Bags
When starting up vehicle airbag light would come on, light stays on all the time while driving. Had light fixed six times and problem still exists. *ak *slc
ODI 8002411