Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2012 Explorer.
Airbag lights kept going on and off and now stays on giving code b1212. It is a safety issue since it has to do with the driver seatbelt buckle pretensioner circuit. Airbags may not deploy incase of an accident. Apparently it is a problem with Ford Explorer vehicles which Ford has failed to rectify or have a recall for it. I need to know the fix or resolution for this before anything unfortunate happens.
Airbag light suddenly comes on for the last few weeks. I did some research and found that when the airbag light is on that it is disabled. If the vehicle was to be involved in an accident the airbag would not deploy. I am concern that this vehicle is a family vehicle. I have taken the vehicle to two Ford dealership and was told they are so backed up that it would take at least two weeks before I can get an appointment. One of the service tech even joke about making sure to wear my seatbelt because the airbag is not working. I tried looking for a recall but have not found one. I also learned this is a very common problem with most Ford vehicle and there is not permanent fix.
Air bag light on dash is on. Comes on and have taken it in several times to be fixed only to come back on.
Takata recall.
The seat belt sign keeps coming on. I have taken it to the dealership three times. They have corrected "the problem" all 3 times and the next day the light is back on. Every once in a while the seat belt sign turns off but comes back on within a couple of days.
Air bag connector corrosion. Multiple connectors. Has happened every year since I purchased the vehicle in oct, 2012. It has been in for repair multiple times yearly. Has to go back again due to inspection due. This happens whether the vehicle is moving, stationary or parked.