Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While almost at a stop, vehicle was hit head on, both front seatbelts did not restrain driver or passenger. Driver hit head on the windshield and passengers head hit the rearview mirror. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. The air bags went off after impact to vehicle. The dealer reset them before they could see them. They were reset improper. The bag is visible, no alarms are working and the controls on the steering wheel are hanging loose.
While almost at a stop vehicle was hit head on. Both airbags deployed moments after impact. Driver hit head on windshield, and passenger hit head on rearview mirror. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
While driving at 65 mph, the consumer smelled a burning odor coming from the inside compartment. The front air bags inadvertently deployed and the driver was completely caught off guard and his glasses were knocked of his face.