26 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2005 Grand Marquis.
The air bag light on the driver side stays on and sometimes blinks. This car only has 21,523 miles on it. I'm told this is an indication of a malfunctioning air bag operation. Has a recall been issued on this malfunction. The air bag light comes on when the car is stationary and moving. This has created a fear of the air bag not operating correctly in the event of an accident. The repair for it is unknown to me.
Air bag light blinks code 34 indicating problem with passenger pre-tensioner. Suspect air bags inop. Dealer quoted $1,500 to repar.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator flashed three times and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,621.
Air bag light illuminated upon vehicle startup. Light flashes 3,4 three times then remains constant. Diagnostics indicates malfunction driver and passenger side seatbelt pretensioners. Ford estimated replacement cost $1,400. 00. Oem part numbers superseded by replacement numbers. Should be recalled!!!.
Takata recallairbag light comes on and flashes.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting). The contact called seth wadley Ford Lincoln at 877-710-2709 (located at 333 n. Butler road, pauls valley, ok 73075) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioners on the front driver and passenger sides malfunctioned and the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. Griffith Ford seguin (I-10 frontage rd, seguin, TX) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repair would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Air bag light stays on. When starting car, get 3 dings twice, pause, repeat . . . I have been told by a local dealer it will cost $600-$1200 to fix. Considering the number of complaints on this issue and the fact that it is a safety issue, why has NHTSA not required a recall? since I cannot afford the cost, I guess I will have to live with it as I am sure many others are doing.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and caused the vehicle to fail the state inspection. The vehicle was taken to allen tire incorporated (4110 west hundere road chester, a 23131 phone (804-748-6471) where a failure code was located at the seat belt pretensioner. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was not a recall for the failure and the vehicle warranty had expired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Airbag light is on when engine running. Ford dealer claim to correct needs passenger side seat belt and pretensioner at a cost of $850.
Air bag light comes on and blinks a few times and then stays on when starting car. Light stays on all the time.
Air bag light turned on and has remained on. Vehicle has 20195 miles. Apparently this has been an on going problem that company has failed to addressed.
I purchased the vehicle as a used vehicle with 42900 miles. The vehicle has no history of an accident on the carfax report. The airbag light came on and the repair ended up costing over $1000 because new sensors had to be installed for the seat belt assemblies. The automobile mechanic said this is common for 2005 Ford automobiles. Why hasn't Ford issued a recall to correct the problem?.
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag light illuminated. The dealer informed the consumer, the air bag module needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving various speeds, the driver side frontal air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jack bowker Ford Lincoln (located at 2450 n 14th st, ponca city, ok 74601) where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted at (800) 521-4140 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 64,863.
Air bag light came on, blinked three times then four times; it will do this 2-3 times then remain lit. No code pulled from standard code scanner. I see numerous complaints on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis for this very same problem. This should be a recall; it is a safety issue that should be addressed ASAP.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the seat belt pretensioner had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. Pam.
Air bag light stays on. Ford dealer says $1,300 repairs needed.
Both air bag lights have stayed lighted four months apart. Replacement was a complete (using Ford motor CO parts) unit on driver-side in may 2014. Now(sept 9,2014) the passenger side unit needs replacement at a cost of $700. 00 for each side. The state of virginia inspection process requires replacement for the vehicle to pass. I'm told the air bag is in-operative when the light is on this a safety issue.
Air bag light illuminated. Dealer said the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced at a cost of 500. 00+. He mentioned that this was a chronic problem with 2005 Grand Marquis vehicles. He also mentioned that when the air bag light was illuminated and that the air bag system would not function. I also did an internet search and found that this is indeed a chronic problem with Ford vehicles in general for 2005 model vehicles. I hope to see this issue addressed by a recall as I cannot afford to pay to have it repaired. This vehicle was purchased new and has 32416 miles and has never been involved in an accident.
At start up I noticed the amber air bag light stays on - then I restarted the car and read air bag light blinking 3 and 4 times. Took the car to mechanic, after testing with some sort of computer he found out that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner was bad and needs replacement.
The seat belt warning air bag light came on and won't go off. It happen back in Aug 2011 at 40,598 miles now two years later at 53,631 same probelm again. I filed a complaint then and now once again , when are you people going to make Ford fix these cars right. If you look at all the complaints filed concerning the seat belt probelm it would seem to me that you are doing absoulety nothing except letting these car manufactures give us consumer a bunch of bs and charge us and arm and leg to fix some thing that shouldn't be failing that soon. I mean come on in 13,000 miles and it fails again. It will cost me another $450. 00 to fix the same probelm and if I don't the air bag system will not work so where does that leave me???.
Air bag light came on when car started. Did not go off. New driver side seat belt assembly installed 8/06/2005. Aug 11, air bag light came on & stayed on.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side pre tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The passenger airbag light stays on at all times after the vehicle has been started.
2005 Mercury marquis air bag light keeps coming on and off. Consumer is not pleased with the service received at the dealership.