2006 Ford Explorer Airbags Problems
5 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your check engine light came on, and diagnostic codes B1884 and B2290 indicate malfunctions in your airbag system. Since you have children in the vehicle, this is a safety concern that needs immediate attention. A dealership or qualified technician will need to diagnose the airbag control module and wiring to determine the exact cause and repair.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED; HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ
THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS STARTING TO MELT -VERY STICKY TO TOUCH.
NHTSA CASE # [XXX] JUST KNOW I REALIZE WHAT IS THE PROBLEM; IT IS RELATED WITH WEATHER TEMPERATURE. BEGINNING WINTER THE AIRBAG SOMETIMES LIT.. WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPPED, LIT CONTINUOUS, SO, I REPORTED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP. (AT THAT TIME I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE FAILURE WAS LINKED TO TEMPERATURE}. WHEN TEMPERATURE BEGAN INCREASING, AGAIN AIRBAG LIT SOMETIMES. NOW THAT WEATHER IS GOOD, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NORMAL OK. MY CAR'S AIRBAG IS AT RISK AT LOW TEMPERATURES. HOW THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I WANT FORD FIX IT. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AT START UP IN COLD WEATHER THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT GLOWED ON DASH AND STAYED ON UNTIL NEXT START UP WHEN ENGINE WAS WARM IT HAPPENED A LOT BUT IS FINE IN WARM WEATHER. *TR