Ford Explorer owners have reported 976 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (294 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (235 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Horn stopped working. Airbag indicator will not reset. Took to local dealership but their service department doesn’t seem to find an active recall for this, even though I can see them listed, just not for my particular VIN number Read details...
2011 Ford Explorer. Consumer stated that during a collision the airbags did not deploy. Read details...
I was on motion when the air bag light turn on but I went to check and they say I have to take to the dealer to repair Read details...
Our instrument panel airbag light turned on intermittently since 2026. Ford was unable to diagnose an issue until March 27, 2021. The warning light has remained illuminated while in the repair shop. They found a fault code and it is attributed to TSB 16-0001. Read details...
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...