Air Bag Related Problems of the 2022 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2022 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
6
Side/window Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2022 Ford Explorer

The Air Bag problem

The driver's side impact airbag burst open when it deployed. This deposited unreacted airbag propellant on my skin, causing a severe chemical burn. The airbag is with the vehicle and currently in the yard of a local body shop, but which will soon turned over to my insurance company.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Police vehicle was clearing intersectio when a ups truck collided with it's right side forward. The collision caused the side airbag to deploy. The officer's vest, sweater, undershirt, t-shirt and the officer's right side suffered thermal burns from the exhaust port.   Read details...


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