10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 54,922 miles
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Passenger seat belt pre-tensioner has malfunctioned. Air bag check light flashing code 34. My mechanic informs me the entire SRS will not function in a crash. He was informed by Ford that a replacement part is no longer available. The vehicle mileage is around 43,000. No rust and no collision damage. With the numerous complaints about this same problem why hasn't a safety recall be issued" Why hasn't Ford been required to stock replacement parts for a longer time"
- Madison, WI, USA
Airbag fault code 34. Passenger side seatbelt pretensions circuit resistance outside limits. Circuit was damaged by static discharge from human to outside of door. Vehicle was parked during both incidents. No accident. No detonation of explosive charge. Same problem occurred 2 years ago on driver side with code 33. Numerous reports from other consumers. Please inquire to repair facility 'safetyrestore dotcom' for number of these failures. Airbags are inop when fault occurs. Need shielded circuit to prevent reoccurrence.
- Newport News, VA, USA
The seat belt lite started flashing then went out and now the alarm goes off and rings 5 times and does it 5 times it does this when you start the car
- Ringgold, GA, USA
The air bag light on the driver side stays on and sometimes blinks. This car only has 21,523 miles on it. I'm told this is an indication of a malfunctioning air bag operation. Has a recall been issued on this malfunction. The air bag light comes on when the car is stationary and moving. This has created a fear of the air bag not operating correctly in the event of an accident. The repair for it is unknown to me.
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Air bag light blinks code 34 indicating problem with passenger pre-tensioner. Suspect air bags inop. Dealer quoted $1,500 to repar
- Columbia, CT, USA
Vehicle well maintained. 81,000 miles. Getting 3 4 airbag code. I am seeing repairs around $1300-$1400. And many many folks are having the same issue. Car inspection due this month. Please force manufacturer to cover this safety repair.
- Plano, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator flashed three times and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,621. Consumer stated drivers side seat belt mechanism failed. Seat belts and air bags ceased working.
- Mountain View, AR, USA
Air bag light illuminated upon vehicle startup. Light flashes 3,4 three times then remains constant. Diagnostics indicates malfunction driver and passenger side seatbelt pretensioners. Ford estimated replacement cost $1,400. Oem part numbers superseded by replacement numbers. Should be recalled!!!
- Gerrardstown, WV, USA
Air bag light stays on. When starting car, get 3 dings twice, pause, repeat... I have been told by a local dealer it will cost $600-$1200 to fix. Considering the number of complaints on this issue and the fact that it is a safety issue, why has NHTSA not required a recall? since I cannot afford the cost, I guess I will have to live with it as I am sure many others are doing.
- West Chester, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V861000 (exterior lighting). The contact called seth wadley Ford Lincoln at 877-710-2709 (located at 333 N. butler road, pauls valley, ok 73075) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Wynnewood, OK, USA
Dashboardl light is on told it was an airbag problem
- Brooksville, FL, USA
The passenger airbag light stays on at all times after the vehicle has been started.
- Orchard Park, NY, USA
Takata recallairbag light comes on and flashes
- Lutz, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioners on the front driver and passenger sides malfunctioned and the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. Griffith Ford seguin (I-10 frontage rd, seguin, tx) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repair would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
- Seguin, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving various speeds, the driver side frontal air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jack bowker Ford Lincoln (located at 2450 N 14th St, ponca city, ok 74601) where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted at (800) 521-4140 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 64,863. Updated 09/01/17 updated 9/8/2017
- Ponca City, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and caused the vehicle to fail the state inspection. The vehicle was taken to allen tire incorporated (4110 West hundere road chester, a 23131 phone (804-748-6471) where a failure code was located at the seat belt pretensioner. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was not a recall for the failure and the vehicle warranty had expired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000....updated 08/31/17
- Chester, VA, USA
The light for the air bag blinks and will not stop as long as the switch is on, the manualin the car is no help or if it has a fix but says it is dangerous in case of an accident it may not work.
- Springhill, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to function properly in the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V861000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to schedule a repair solution with a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Stokesdale, NC, USA
Airbag light is on when engine running. Ford dealer claim to correct needs passenger side seat belt and pretensioner at a cost of $850.
- Brandon, MS, USA
- Portsmouth, VA, USA