Air Bag Light On problems of the 2006 Ford Freestar

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. Approximately thirty seconds after starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring was defective. The vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on a national back order. The failure mileage was 65,100 and the current mileage was 65,913. Updated 03/10/11.

The contact owns 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing which indicated that the failure was within the steering column clock spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,098 and the current mileage was 65,168.