Ford Freestar owners have reported 23 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar . The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated on the instrumental panel since December 2010. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that she needed to replace the clock spring. Read details...
There are sounds of loose pieces in the steering wheel around or inside the airbag. It sounds like loose marbles inside. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that on driver side air you can hear pieces rolling around in the air bag cover. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure mileage. Rwk Read details...
Passenger side air bag light intermittently turns on and off when a person above the weight requirements is seated in the passenger seat. This can occur either when a person is shifting in the seat or when they are stationary. This has occurred multiple times with various passengers. Read details...