Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

The cable connections for the passenger side front airbag is faulty causing the airbag sensor light to come on occasionally indicating that the connections are lose. This happens especially in cold weather. I did some research on this issue. This issue has been reported by many Ford owners. The dealership wants to charge $300 to replace the cabling, but the issue is with a $30 connector under the seat.

Air bag trouble light began blinking after turning the engine on one morning. A series of blinking. . . . . . 6 times, 4 times, 6 times, 4 times and then remained on. Only went off when turning engine off. Local repair shop said only dealer could handle this. Dealer quoted price to just investigate. And that it would depend on what they found if the quote would be applied to the total repair cost. Hmmm. Dealer also said that most likely while the warning light is on that the airbags will not deploy in the event of a collision. I have seen the number of complaints here at this website and elsewhere and merely want to add mine to the growing list. The more we complain maybe we'll get some results. Thanks.

Air bag light started blinking when I started vehicle blinked for about 30 sec then went solid, took Escape to Ford dealer and the got a code from the air bag system and informed me I had faulty wiring on the seat belt connector and there was a replacement wiring harness I needed to install . Told then to order it and was informed that air bags were functioning ok even though light was still on. The said I just missed the warranty by 4 days so I had to pay the $200. 00 for parts and labor. You would think Ford would give a little leeway since this is a faulty part first installed on production line. Please advice Ford of this thank you.

(1) airbag light came on (2) cables defective - airbags will not deploy during crash (3) cables replaced - $450 total.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. After picking up her vehicle from being serviced, the air bag light began blinking intermittently while driving 50 mph. A few minutes later, the air bag light stopped blinking and remained lit each time the vehicle made a turn. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they informed her that the connector harness needed replacing. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

I have had many problems with the airbag light coming on and off randomly in my 2002 Ford Escape & have read on the internet that other people are experiencing the same problem. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership for the 2nd time and they replaced the airbag pretensioner, as it had gone bad. I was advised that if the light were on, the airbag would not deploy. I do not believe this is a "wear-and-tear" part and Ford needs to look into the situation to make sure a recall is not needed.

Airbag light is on and airbags not working. According to complaints found on the internet and in chat rooms and with Ford issuing diagnostic trouble codes this is a long term ongoing problem which the dealership has difficulty fixing. So I am at risk of injury or death because Ford made a faulty airbag system. Please investigate and issue a recall.

2002 frod Escape seat belt tensioner failure causes failure of the air bag safety restraint system. Seat belt tensioners (both at once!) failed, part numbers 1l8z78610e22aaa and 1l8z78610e23aaa.

Airbag/restraint system warning lamp is on. Initially, it flashed for about 30 seconds, then remained on. Vehicle has been to Ford dealer for this condition on four previous occasions. Previously diagnosed to be a problem with the sensor in the passenger seat and reportedly repaired, but the problem returns in 3 to 9 months. Unknown whether airbag and restraint system would properly deploy in a collision.

Restraint system - airbag sensor light continually on, potential failure of airbag system would not deploy in a crash.

While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer pressed down the horn and it failed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall.

Consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. A few months later the srs light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

Air bag warning light on intermittently on dashboard. Started in 6/03, taken to dealer 5 times and still not repaired. I am resigned to having an inoperative airbag.

We have had the vehicle in for repair 4 times for the air bag light. It keeps coming on and won't shut off. This vehicle is just a year old. The dealer repair center can't seem to get the problem repaired.

The consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor had already been replaced six times.

My 2002 Ford Escape was bought new in March of 2002. The problem with it accelerating at low speeds started about 6-7 months later. Returned to the dealership many times to have it checked but was told every time there was nothing wrong. I've had one accident as a result of this problem. I still own the same Escape and still have the problem with it . I was told that there were no complaints of this nature with these models but have since learned that there have been many. I also as have many people had the problem with the air-bag light on . Again many trips to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong about $300 later for labor costs. Finally on one more attempt to find out what was wrong I returned to the dealer again and was told that a sensor in the seat-belt was the problem and it would cost approximately $300-$400 to repair it and that the air bags may or may not be working because of this sensor. I have personally lost all faith in Ford canada and their products and some of the employees at the dealerships I've dealt with. I am in the process I buying a new car but it's not a Ford. Never again will I buy a Ford.

After new sensor installed for airbag, another electrical component had an error.