Six problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced however, the wiring harness was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
Subject: airbag warning light. 1999 Ford Explorer. Twice during the last 9 years dealer had to replace a harness because of the air bag warning light coming on. This was caused by the riders in the rear seats accidentally hitting the exposed connectors below the driver and passenger seat with their feet. Ford mechanic told me the exposed connector assy are normal and no covers are necessary. Is it normal for a rear passenger to accidentally hit the connectors with their feet causing the airbag warning light to come on? do newer Explorers have same type of exposed air bag connectors below the seats. Last repair cost 500. 00.
The airbag warning light flashes periodically. Local dealership says the wire harness underneath pass seat does not have a good connection and needs to be replaced. Cost: approx $300. Not able to replace yet due to financial hardship.
Airbag warning light flashes 2 times then 9 times for five sequences and then remains on. This usually occurs on first start in the morning but may not occur on subequent starts. Dealer service reset computer and when that didn't work replaced the airbag module. It helped for almost a day but the problem came back . I don't know if the airbag will work if needed.
When turning on the ignition, warning lights are supposed to come on and go off. However, airbag warning light stays on. Consumer feels this is unsafe, and there may be a problem with the air bag system. Also, automatic doors locks do not lock when vehicle is put into drive, but after the vehicle has traveled 2-3 miles down the road.
The air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Pleae give any further details.