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Air Bag Warning Light Is On
2002 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Ford Explorer is hands-down our worst vehicle on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
6.1
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $310
- Average Mileage:
- 76,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 20 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (14 reports)
- unplug connections under seat and clean with contact cleaner (2 reports)
- get rid of the connectors and splice the wires (1 reports)
- pull on the wire that goes to the seat belt (1 reports)
- reconnect seat belt cable harness (1 reports)
- replace the switch (1 reports)
seat belts / air bags problem
Helpful websites
- Airbag Light - Flash Code 33 Or 34 - Ford has a tsb for this problem. Here it is, it is basically just a new wiring assy. Printable View (9 KB) TSB 03-11-3 ELECTRICAL - AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292 Publication Date: May 20, 2003 FORD: 2002-2003 EXPLORER MERCURY: 2002-2003 MOUNTAINEER ISSUE: Some 2002-2003 4Dr Explorer/Mountaineer vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2292 and Light Flashing Code (LFC) 33 (Driver seat pretensioner fault), OR LFC 34 (Passenger seat pretensioner fault). This may be caused by intermittent pretensioner connection at either seat belt buckle. ACTION: Install pretensioner kit for affected side(s) by build date/color. Refer to the following Service Information for details. SERVICE INFORMATION Obtain correct Service Kit and refer to instruction sheet included with kit for installation instructions. 2002 Model Year Through 3/3/02 Build Dates Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-AAA Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-AAB Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-AAC 2002/2003 Model Years 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03 Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-BAA Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-BAB Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-BAC PART NUMBER PART NAME 1L2Z-78610E22-AAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - Through 3/3/02 1L2Z-78610E22-AAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - Through 3/3/02 1L2Z-78610E22-AAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - Through 3/3/02 1L2Z-78610E22-BAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03 1L2Z-78610E22-BAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03 1L2Z-78610E22-BAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03 OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 031103A Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit One Front Seat (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation/Reactivation) 1.3 Hrs. 031103B Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit Both Front Seats (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation/Reactivation) 1.6 Hrs. 031103C Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit One Front Seat (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation And Reactivation - With Canopy Air Bag) 1.5 Hrs. 031103D Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit Both Front Seats (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation And Reactivation - With Canopy Air Bag) 1.8 Hrs. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 7861202 X2 OASIS CODES: 104000, 203200, 206000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Ford could not even protect their drivers and passengers with this piece of crap.
- crimson, Findlay, OH, US