Air Bag Related Problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the warning light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
3
Warning Light On problems
2
Air Bag Light On problems
2

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

The Air Bag problem

My check engine light came on. I stopped to have the parts store get the codes it was throwing out. Two of the codes have to do with the air bag having a malfunction in the system. Need to know if this is a manufacturing issue. I have kids that ride in the vehicle so trying to take precautions.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was occupied; however, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated, which indicated that it was deactivated even when a passenger was in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...


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