Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the 2005 Crown Victoria.
In October 2022 a mechanic successfully replaced a dark gray-colored "seat belt retractor assembly and buckle" on the passenger side of my Ford Crown Victoria in response to an air bag dashboard light lamp fault code of "3-4" and a diagnostic trouble code of "b2292" ("restraint system seatbelt pretensioner error"). Such an error renders the entire supplemental restraint system inoperative and necessitates immediate repair service for safe vehicle operation. In September 2023 the air bag light displayed a "3-3" lfc with the "b2292" dtc indicating restraint system seatbelt pretensioner error on the driver's side. The mechanic and I contacted a Ford dealership for a replacement dark gray-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford motor company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.
Takata recall air bags did not go off in the accident. We have pic. And etc. Bad injurys.