2015 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 15 records
- warning light · 9 records
- light came · 9 records
- wiring harness · 7 records
- light stays · 6 records
- safety issue · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
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.
ODI 11307057
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON FOR NO REASON
ODI 11308273
Air Bags · Seat Belts
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…
ODI 11299538
Air Bags
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…
ODI 11289600
Air Bags
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…
ODI 11288891
Air Bags
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AROUND 65K MILES.
ODI 11277723
Air Bags
My airbag light came on and when i took it to ford dealership i was told it is in the wiring and estimated cost is $1000 to fix meanwhile until i can afford to fix it i have no airbags in my explorer not safe for going into winter and having grandchildren in my suv. *tr*jb
ODI 11277765
Air Bags
My husband loss consciousness while driving due to unknown reasons (medical issue). He went off the highway at 65 mph and crashed into several trees. Despite extensive damage to the front end, resulting in a total loss, the airbags never deployed. My husband later experienced post-concussion symptoms as diagnosed by the hospital. Injuries may have been prevented had the airbags deployed.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11268972
Air Bags
Airbag light came on after the children got buckled into the second-row seat. Upon going to the dealership to find the problem, we were told that it will cost over $800 to repair the seatbelt airbag connections! Searching online i found that there was a service bulletin that was issued back in 2015, but it does not seem that a recall has been issued. This seems like a problem that is being experienced by many…
ODI 11252015
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The airbag light came on and this is what the code says. Restraint control module second row driver side inflatable seatbelt deployment control
ODI 11258302
Air Bags
Faulty airbag sensor, dealer repairs are not guaranteed and the problem is not repairable under warranty. Currently the vehicle has 86728 miles. Vehicle was stationary when it first came on.
ODI 11243004
Air Bags
Airbag warning light stays on all of the time on 2015 ford explorer. Ford dealership in chesterfield, mo indicated the entire wiring harness had to be replaced at a cost of $1600. They had seen this problem before. Service person indicated that air bags may not deploy if in an accident when airbag warning light is on. Due to the fundamental safety issue with a hardware flaw (not wear and tear), i believe there…
ODI 11241275
Air Bags
Airbag sensor came on at about 66,000 miles. Disregarded for a while, as i was on a long trip. Went to dealer and they put on computer; diagnosis codes are dtc b141b and b141c. Dealer suggested to replace the airbag harness, with connectors replaced for $963.17, b/c warranty conveniently expired at 60,000 miles. This is a safety issue as none of the airbags in the car will deploy unless i pay ford ransom for a part…
ODI 11220153
Air Bags
I own a 2015 ford explorer. While driving my airbag light is continuously on and from what i understand the airbags will not deploy. This causes me concern not only for my own safety but for my children's safety. My vehicle is currently with stivers ford in waukee, ia, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness for the second row driver side inflatable seat belt deployment control failed and needs to be…
ODI 11184553
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned for his safety. The vehicle was taken to ciocca ford of quakertown (located at 321 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness for the second row driver side inflatable seat belt deployment control failed and needed…
ODI 11182006
Air Bags
Airbag indicator light came on. Goes off intermittently but is on more than it is off. Took vehicle to dealership. They ran the codes and indicated it was a short in the wiring harness under both left and right passenger seats in the second row. The dealer indicated that without repair it was possible the entire airbag system would not function properly.
ODI 11190269
Air Bags
Airbag warning light on. Because of this airbags were disabled. Took to dealer for evaluation. They told me was not due to abuse, wear, or accident. Was told that they had to reroute wiring path from factory. Then they charged me $332
ODI 11176423
Air Bags · Electrical System
I've recently noticed my airbag light on in my vehicle dashboard. I ran a scan tool but nothing is being picked up by the scanner. Not sure what i need to do next. I've only owned the vehicle for a few months now. Its used but doesnt look like its been in any accidents. I did just have my car cleaned at a car wash and they cleaned out the car. I wonder if they hit the wiring under the seats trying to clean the 3rd…
ODI 11162127
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
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 and the airbags didn't deploy with everyone hitting their heads and kids getting concussions.
Crash reported · 7 injuries
ODI 11153565
Air Bags
The airbag wiring harness is faulty, causing no air bags. The part to repair has been on back order due to high demand. My vehicle has been without airbag system three weeks with another two weeks to wait for part to arrive.the problem begun being addressed in october 2018 and has continued. Part of wiring harness was replaced. Told it was good to go and two weeks later no airbags. Scary to have no airbags with…
ODI 11219654
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Captains chair behind the driver's seat, seatbelt would no longer connect. Seatbelt receptacle had to be replaced, now airbag light is on at all times.
ODI 11229950
Air Bags
The airbag light came on while driving and remained on (stationary and in all driving conditions) at about 61,000 miles while on a road trip. The car was taken to grapevine ford in grapevine, tx at 62,654 to be diagnosed. The cause was second row open harness with codes b141b and b141c. Check oasis found tsb #16-001, applied to repair. Per tsb, repositioned harness and replaced connectors. Per tsb, cleared codes.…
ODI 11113165
Air Bags
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON.
ODI 11119831
Air Bags
Takata recall involving vehicles in southern florida for a similar ford vehicle
ODI 11143942
Air Bags
Airbag indicator light illuminated when operating vehicle. Dealer indicated that it is a wiring connector problem, but not covered under basic extended warranty. Known issue with a tsb 16-0001 issued to fix problem. This should be an considered as a recall as a safety issue as it is not a "wear & tear" situation.
ODI 11081897