Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Explorer.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving 30 mph, the side air bags deployed without warning. There was no crash before the failure occurred. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 49,172.
While driving, both passenger and driver side air bags deployed, without vehicle being involved in a collision or roll over. Ford has refused to honor warranty, due to scratches on the underside-car frame, near box. Have placed claim with insurance company.