Air bags inoperable due to high resistance or poor connections in the side air bag (sab) wiring harness circuits or restraints control module. (Ford article #03-24-1) manufacturer makes a service kit for repair at customers expense of $800 installed. I guess air bags aren't that important.

- Britton, MI, USA

The air bag warning light started to flickered or stayed on while driving. This could result in premature or non deployment of the air bag in an accident. Dealership has only performed a temporary fix to correct the problem. They serviced the truck twice, but the failure still exists.

- Leesburg, OH, USA

Air bag light remains illuminated on dashboard. The air bag light remained on long after the vehicle was running. The problem was intermittent. The dealer said that the cause of the problem was traced to the wiring harness. The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Boothwyn , PA, USA

When starting up the vehicle. The air bag light would come on and would stay on the reminder of the time the vehicle was being operated. The cause has yet to be determine. The consumer has notified the dealership but the problem has not been resolve.

- San Jose, CA, USA

While merging onto a ramp at 25-35 mph consumer allowed a vehicle to pass. Sitting at a stand still at the top of the ramp was another vehicle that consumer's vehicle rear ended. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but none of the air bags deployed. Police did arrive on the scene and no one was cited.

- Lynwood, CA, USA

While driving the airbag light appeared on the dash and would not go off until the vehicle was shut off.

- Wallkill, NY, USA

Consumer was involved in a side collision accident, neither the 4 air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

The airbag warning light illuminated, taken in for waranty repair, had several wiring harnesses replaced and the side airbag.

- Aurora, CO, USA

The air bag light came on and the dealer pointed out that the corroded connector was causing the problem, the consumer states that the vehicle was not safe to drive.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The airbag warning light illuminated, taken in for waranty repair, had several wiring harnesses replaced and the side airbag.

- Aurora, CO, USA

The airbag warning light illuminated, taken in for waranty repair, had several wiring harnesses replaced and the side airbag.

- Aurora, CO, USA

When starting up vehicle airbag light would come on, light stays on all the time while driving. Had light fixed six times and problem still exists.

- Washington, DC, USA

When starting up vehicle air bag light remains on until vehicle is turned off. Have been to dealer for repairs several times. Consumer also statred the turn signals and hazard lights were inoperative, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, also there was an unusual noise coming from the engine compartment, and there was also smoke coming from the upper steeing column.

- St Louis, MO, USA

This component controls the operation of the two front airbags. This wire harness just stopped working.

- Cromwell, CT, USA

The air bag light came on and the dealer pointed out that the corroded connector was causing the problem, the consumer states that the vehicle was not safe to drive.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Air bag light keeps coming on and flashing. Have taken to dealership 5 times but mechanic can not resolve problem. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer, but check the fuel cap light came on. Also, the air bag light was back after a couple of days and the dealer was unable to solve the problem.

- Denville, NJ, USA

Recalls 00V22801/ seat belt buckles and 00V179000/ air bag system. Parts are not available. Dealership was first notified on 11/7/2000.

- Reno, NV, USA