Five problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving down highway at approx 45mph switched lane to the right hand, and another vehicle came out from the consumer's right, swerved back over to another lane to avoid hitting consumer's vehicle. But, instead vehicle rear ended consumer's car. Neither airbag deployed. Also, inertia switch failed. Contacted dealer.
The main computer was shut down due to a faulty ignition switch. This failure may be the cause of other electrical components to fail. The airbag connectors were cracked under passenger seat causing failure. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times.
In Jan, 1999 I received authorization for installation of an on-off switch for the driver airbag. I found an auto shop who will install the switch, yet Ford refuses to provide the shop with the switch. Since Jan, 1999 they have said there is a three week backup on parts, and they have been stalling for eight months. Since Ford created a life-threatening situation by intalling air-bags without the switches they are obliged to now provide consumers with the necessary equipment to rectify the situation. Ford's reckless delay tactic is criminal.
Unable to have air bag on/off switch installed, part not available.
Consumer recieved authorization to have installation of air bag on-off switches for the drivers and passenger side airbags, Ford denied request and now consumer wants air bag disconnected. Nlm.