Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2015 Ford Explorer

Four problems related to front air bag sensor control 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.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2019

Airbag sensor came on at about 55,000 miles. Went to dealer and they put on computer; told it is TSB 16-0001. Dealer suggested to replace the airbag harness, with connectors replaced for $963. 17, b/c warranty expired at 60,000 miles. This is a safety issue as none of the airbags in the car will deploy unless I pay Ford for a part that has no moving parts. Looking to see if aftermarket warranty will cover. I see multiple people with same issue have reported this so there should be a recall since it is a safety issue, potentially for children.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2019

Faulty airbag sensor, dealer repairs are not guaranteed and the problem is not repairable under warranty. Currently the vehicle has 86728 miles. Vehicle was stationary when it first came on.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2019

An airbag sensor light came on while car was stationary. Dealer said there is a wiring problem underneath rear seats, and was unsure if airbags would function properly due to the issue. Dealer was unsure what could have caused issue. This appears to be a safety issue, and a quick google search shows that other 2015 Ford Explorer owners are having similar issues.

4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2019

Airbag sensor came on at about 66,000 miles. Disregarded for a while, as I was on a long trip. Went to dealer and they put on computer; diagnosis codes are dtc b141b and b141c. Dealer suggested to replace the airbag harness, with connectors replaced for $963. 17, b/c warranty conveniently expired at 60,000 miles. This is a safety issue as none of the airbags in the car will deploy unless I pay Ford ransom for a part that has no moving parts. I see multiple people with same issue so there should be a recall.


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