Air Bag Related Problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving approximately 10 to 15 mph, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention, but they couldn't afford to go. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Airbag light illuminated for 16 months. Vehicle has been taken to dealer several times for this problem, but dealer was unable to remedy this situation. Dealer could not determine why this happened.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

My 2003 Mercury Mountaineer has a solid air bag light on. It has a code of 33, when you turn the car on, the light goes on and blinks 3 times then 3 more times. This indicates a code 33. Ford has a technical letter about the issue. The letter states there is a kit for this problem.   Read details...


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