Air Bag Light On problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

26 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2015

Our air bag light went totally out and then theirs a beeping sound and when we went to get car inspected, it failed inspection as the airbag light didnt come on when the vehicle is started.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2009

1999 Ford explore with the air bag light on.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 154,000.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2004

Possible air bag failure or premature deployment. When the vehicle was started the air bag light started flashing on the dash. After approximately two minutes the flashing ceased and the air bag light remained illuminated. The consumer hasn't taken the vehicle to the dealer yet.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2004

While driving air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2004

There is a short in the air bag wiring system causing the air bag light to engage without provocation. Ford repair person at holmes tuttle Ford in tucson arizona said problem was inherent to the 1999 Ford Explorer. Why hasn't the Explorer been recalled to correct the problem. Why do I have to be alerted to problem after a rearend collision?.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2003

Air bag light continually appeared on the dashboard. This vehicle had already two front collisions and neither of the air bag deployed. Dealer has inspected, and could no duplicate or correct the problem.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2003

Air bag light flashes a code of 2 flashes and then 6 flashes and then remains on until you turn the vehicle off. The repair technician at the nearest Ford dealer to where it first happened says the failure is in the harness. He said this should be covered under a safety warranty. I took it in for repair at my local dealer and he is denying warranty for the repair. Going to be stuck with a $450. 00 bill unless you can prove otherwise.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2003

The air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. Dealer informed consumer about a temporary fix that wouldn't last long.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Airbag light came on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem. Electrical system to computer was indicating that there was an airbag inside of door. But there is no airbag inside of door.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Air bag light would flash on and off in dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to a local dealership. They stated that wiring harness connected to air bag module experienced an electrical short. Note: consumer was forced to sign a paper from dealership releasing dealer of any liability if air bags were to deploy before vehicle would be turned over to consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments/statements.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

Airbag light keeps coming on. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times, cannot remedy the problem.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Air bag light on instrument panel remains illuminated. Dealership examined problem two times under warranty by soldering and recrimping air bag wiring. Then, the problem has occurred three times outside of warranty.

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2000

Airbag light comes on & remains been replaced 3 times since purchase date.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Airbag light comes on. There is an electric short that's shuts airbag module. Which means airbag won't deploy upon impact. Dealer has tried lots of remedies,but nothing works.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1999

This truck has overdrive problems. When you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the overdrive off, but not all the time. Rear passenger door will not open from inside. Airbag light goes on and starts blinking then goes off for a while then back on. The power steering makes noise on a hard right or left turn.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Air bag light flashed codes and then stayed on. Dealer replaced module. Waited two weeks for part. Same problem reoccured two weeks later and as of 9/25/99 has not been resolved.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/15/1999

Air bag light keeps coming on while driving. Have taken to dealer at 5 different times for repair. Each time mechanic repaired it, 2 months later, the air bag light came on again.

20 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1999

The air bag sensors for side air bag was missing. This caused frontal airbags not work like they should. The air bag light indicator on instrument panel came on. Had taken to dealer & informed by mechanic the cause of problem could not be located.

21 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/15/1998

Airbag light would remain illuminated, and had to be returned to the dealership 5 times before it was effectively repaired.

22 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/15/1998

When starting up the car, airbag light comes on and stays on. This is the 4th time this has happened, and taking it back to the dealer.

23 Air Bag Light On problem

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.

24 Air Bag Light On problem

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.

25 Air Bag Light On problem

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.

26 Air Bag Light On problem

Consumer stated while traveling dash indicator panel air bag indicator would flash throughout travel. Dealer had been contacted.



Safety Ratings of Explorer Cars
Fuel Economy of Explorer Vehicles
Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations