Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (17 problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The Air Bag problem

Air bag light illumination on occasion, Ford confirmed and suggested $1000 repair. Seems like a safety issue that is a manufacturer defect. Vehicle has been maintained and rear seat rarely used.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag light on dash. Caused by dtc b141b. Found TSB related to connectors under rear seat mp 130. Car was stationary.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle displays air bag warning light. Dealership stated it is due to electrical connection under rear seat. Cost to repair $700-1000. While air bag light is on air bags will not deploy. A internet search yielded over 250 reported cases of this exact issue.   Read details...


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