Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2003 Windstar.
Leaving for work, I noticed that the abs and airbag lights were on up on the dashboard. I drove to work which is only 8 miles away; going no faster than 45 mph. I arrived at work, placed van in park, turned off the van, took key out of ignition, took off my seat belt, opened door, and the airbag blew up in my face. I raised my arm and my right hand got most of the impact. We have been on the phone for 3 days with the dealer and Ford motor company. They keep passing us back and forth both denying any responsibility.
Yellow abs light and red brake light come on daily. Yellow air bag light comes on weekly. Took to Ford dealer 10/1/11, found codes c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, b1869, b1470, u1262, b1676, b1246. Internal module failure, recommend replacing ecu (verbally quoted $1,000 over the phone). If red brake light comes on, I think it's the abs module, but if something is really wrong, this could create an 'unsafe' vehicle on the road.
When starting car airbag light cont' on. Cont' problem pretention retractor replaced-working. No old parts returned to me.