Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 6640 | 07/01/1999 | 610715 | Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (lfc) 24, or diagnostic trouble code b1924 and / or b1342 stored in memory. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 5852 | 03/01/1999 | 605240 | Vehicles exhibiting intermittent illumination of air bag light with diagnostic trouble code b1924. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 12529 | 03/01/1999 | 6091778 | Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code b1924. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 6640 | 07/01/1999 | 610715 | Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (lfc) 24, or diagnostic trouble code b1924 and / or b1342 stored in memory. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer vin#1fmzu32zb93247 registered to the state of nevada; original owner: ernst etienne...registered because of disability reasons to wife guadalupe bellini...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, california because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). i think ford motor company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. i got in touch with thir legal department: product recall & liability. the accident report# 2010-11-0064 ncic#9835. the injured driver guadalupe belini; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. i need your help in removing all 1998 ford explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 190000 | ||
| Agust 18th 2010 1:30 pm pearland tx . a ford explorer 4 dors get hit it in the back by other vehicule wil is in stop position; about 40/50 miles p/h. the front panel get broked, the stereo flu to the front hiting the driver. and the air bag do not get open driver get injured on the face and at the harms. olso the driver seat get broked .to the back | |||
| 11/14/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 10/06/2005 |
| Dt: contact stated that right after purchasing the vehicle he had replace the brakes, tires, fuel filter, the fuel injection was cleaned , the anti lock sensors where replaced, the windshield was replaced . the air bags are also deployed. while driving the vehicle it vibrates on the left side. he took the vehicle to a mechanic they put the vehicle on a rack trying to line the vehicle. it would not line up. they found that the ball joints bad, also the motor mounts are broken. the mechanic told him that the frame is bent beyond repair. *nm | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| The consumer was involved in an accident. the consumer was driving at approximately 45 mph. upon impact, the airbags failed to deploy. the consumer had to have the vehicle towed to her home. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 1 | 06/16/2001 | |
| Air bags didn't deploy upon impact. *ph *tt *jb | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hit a telephone head on while traveling at 25 mph and air bags did not deploy. *mr the seat belt did not prevent the consumer's contact with the sun visor. *sc | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control failed while activated on 4 lane highway in washington d.c. traffic. then realized the horn had failed as well days later. the ford dealer seems awful aware of the problem, and the need to replace a clock spring in the steering column.*ak | |||
| 11/21/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. dealer notified. ts | |||
| Upon driving vehicle consumer found that air bag contains corn starch and talcom powder. this made air bags unsafe. please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.*ak | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Air bag warning light stays on for long period of time. taken vehicle to dealer for repair three times. dealer says that there was no problem codes recorded in the computer. dealer replaced the air bag montoring system on the second visit.*ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving under winter conditions, traveling at approximately 65 to 70 mph, vehicle began to lose control. right driver's side tire went into a ditch, and vehicle rolled 1 1/2 times. driver's seat belt failed to lock up and preventing injury to driver. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak air bags failed to deploy during accident. nlm | |||
| 04/20/1999 | |||
| Took seat belt to be repaired 3 or 4 times and ended up being ordered and wrecked before getting it replaced. tire on right rear shredded and front right and left rear blewout. it was a rollover accident front to rear and side rollover and airbags didn't come out. my 5 1/2 year old daughter was thrown and killed in the wreck.( dot number: ) | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| On september 17,1999 at approximately 45 miles per hour, i swerved to avoid hitting an on coming vehicle. upon applying the brakes, the front and rear driverside tires blewout causing my vehicle to rollover several times. at no time did the airbags deploy. upon arrival of the police, i was transported to a local hospital with severe head injuries. my truck was completely totaled. i have in my possesion pictures of the incident, including the tires and no airbags.( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| While driving the airbag light comes on intermittently. dealer has taken the vehicle in several times to try and remedy the problem. please provide any futher information. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Knob for rear window wiper. master switch to unlock doors. air bag light. | |||
| 04/15/1998 | |||
| Ongoing/recurring/intermittent problem with air bag sensor light coming on. vehicle has been inspected/ repaired on eight occasions, and problem still occurs. consumer is concerned about safety condition when air bag light comes on. can nhtsa provide additional information or help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| The air bags did not deploy in a 35 mph accident | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 6 | ||
| Air bag light came on without a reason, but dealer had told consumer tha tthe air bag sometimes is opening, and causing the air bag light to come on. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| During collision no deployment of air bag. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 84173 | 1 | 01/28/2004 |
| While driving 30 mph the consumer was hit by another vehicle on the passenger's side. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled and two occupants sustained injuries. *ak *nm | |||
| 11/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. vehicle was towed to a garage. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | |||
| While driving about 65 mph on the highway and without warning vehicle lost control and was involved in a crash. upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. driver sustained injuries, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. *ak | |||
| 10/06/2003 | |||
| While driving 55 mph on the highway in inclement weather vehicle crashed into a tree without warning. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.*ak | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | 05/26/1998 | |
| Two years ago vehicle was involved in frontal collision while driving a little over 25 mph. estimated damage was between $3500-$4000. owner was concerned because dealership was not able to detect the cause, presently air bag light comes on and off, and owner is very concerned. *ak. there were 2 injuries.*mj | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| While driving on a winding road at 50 mph due to the instability, vehicle suddenly rolled over, flipping left to right and crushing the roof that caused serious injuries to driver and passenger side occupants, also upon impact driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. *ak *yh | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 1 | 03/21/1998 | |
| Consumer states while driving 50 mph vehicle suddenly rolled over multiple times having frontal impact, the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy, leaving both driver and passenger seriously injured. *ak *yd | |||
| 01/03/2002 | |||
| Rollover accident at 35-40 mph, and neither airbag deployed. vehicle had started to twist. then, started to spin sideways, and rolled over, landing on passenger's side. damage to vehicle was $ 5500.00. no injuries.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was hit in a 45mph zone. vehicle flipped over and slid into a ditch with front hitting a tree. front driver's/ passenger's air bags didn't deploy. no contact has been made with manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 08/29/2001 | |||
| Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a phone pole at 35 mph. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. manufacturer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer had 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration, neither time did airbags deploy. in july 2000, vehicle went through garage door, and on march 13, 2001,vehicle hit concrete wall. *ak | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35mph & was heading south; and other vehicle was driving east, when it pulled out in front suddenly and hit consumer's vehicle on the left front. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. driver suffered concussion from hitting windshield due to failure of air bags.*ak | |||
| 10/23/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collosion at 35 mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. manufcturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | |||
| Consumer wa sdriving and another car hit him head-on. upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy, no injuries. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a roll over at 25 mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was in a head-on collision with another car and air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| The abs light came on and stayed on while driving. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and a diagnostic test was performed. the dealer determined that the module for the abs and speed senor went out. the dealership also noticed the pins for the frontal air bags were never connected at the factory, rendering the air bags inoperative. *jb *sb *nm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Airbag light works intermittent. *yc | |||