11 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2015 Explorer.
The air bag light came on. After doing extensive research I see that this is a common issue because of the wiring and faulty connectors. After wiggling wires the light goes off. It eventually comes back on, then repeat the process. . This is a safety issue because the airbags will not deploy with the light on.
Airbag warning light turned in and will not turn off. Took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the issue is a shorted connector for the rear and that the airbags would fail to deploy. The light turns on as soon as the vehicle is started and never turns off. The light has been on for about three months but no technicians have been available to find the cause.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle's airbag light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (rodeo Ford located at 13680 w. Test drive, goodyear, az 85338 phone number 623-298-3900) who noticed and informed the contact that there was a pinched wire underneath the rear seat of the vehicle, which, would cause the airbag to fail to deploy. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do at this time. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Gl.
Slowly pulling out of narrow parking lot exit lane, through opened gate. Rapid unexplained acceleration, seemed to launch car across one way city street into restaurant building. Passenger seat belt (fastened, left bruises) released upon impact; passenger dash board airbag did not deploy; drivers' airbag weak. Passenger hospitalized from lower airbag, broken leg, severe laceration.
A light on my instrument cluster came on. It illuminates a man strapped in his seat with a deployed air bag in front of him. The light stays on. According to me research, the problem is common to 2015 Ford Explorers. There is a wiring harness under the seat that has been frayed by the movement of the seat when it is being adjusted by the driver. The cost to have repairs made is anywhere from $1000 to $1400. I am told that until it is repaired, the airbags will not deploy. That seems to me like an unnecessary design flaw, and it creates a dangerous condition with the vehicle. I don't have the money to have mine repaired, so I guess I'll just have to be careful and hope for the best. . .
My husband loss consciousness while driving due to unknown reasons (medical issue). He went off the highway at 65 mph and crashed into several trees. Despite extensive damage to the front end, resulting in a total loss, the airbags never deployed. My husband later experienced post-concussion symptoms as diagnosed by the hospital. Injuries may have been prevented had the airbags deployed.
Airbag warning light stays on all of the time on 2015 Ford Explorer. Ford dealership in chesterfield, mo indicated the entire wiring harness had to be replaced at a cost of $1600. They had seen this problem before. Service person indicated that air bags may not deploy if in an accident when airbag warning light is on. Due to the fundamental safety issue with a hardware flaw (not wear and tear), I believe there should be a recall due to the risk to public safety.
I own a 2015 Ford Explorer. While driving my airbag light is continuously on and from what I understand the airbags will not deploy. This causes me concern not only for my own safety but for my children's safety. My vehicle is currently with stivers Ford in waukee, IA, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness for the second row driver side inflatable seat belt deployment control failed and needs to be replaced. I am replacing as I feel I need to for my families and I safety, but it is very expensive. It is not covered under warranty, but should be considered a recall because there is no wear and tear. There is faulty wiring. The approximate failure mileage of my car is 52,000.
Airbag light comes on & stays on from time to time, this has been happening on & off for about the last 10 months. Too my vehicle in for this issue to be checked a couple times but since the light went off tech was unable to diagnose problem. Finally yesterday I was able to get my vehicle to the dealership while the light was still on. I am still in my extended warranty period 5yr/60,000 miles but apparently whatever repair my system needs to function properly is not covered even though the manual states that my vehicles safety belts & airbag system are covered for an extended safety restraint coverage period. This is a serious safety concern & from what I've researched this is a known issue by Ford. If I don't pay $800 my airbags will not deploy in the vent I had an accident.
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 16,000.
Air bag light came on the next day after I purchased a new vehicle. This is a safety issue since the air bag will not deploy when the air bag light is on.
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