2003 Ford Escape Air Bags Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 9 records
- warning indicator · 6 records
- seat belt · 6 records
- indicator illuminated · 5 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- warning light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The air bag stay on and keeps blinking and won't turn off. I have done everything possible to check this issue out, having no luck so far.
ODI 11203280
Air Bags · Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact noticed that the k frame was corroded and the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the k frame needed to be replaced, the power control module needed to be repaired, and the air bags…
ODI 11203699
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The dealer (gus johnson ford, 8300 e sprague ave, spokane valley, wa 99212, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vin was not…
ODI 11114145
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle slid on ice, crossed over two lanes, and crashed into a cement wall head on the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police towing lot. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11057326
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving at any speed and when the vehicle was started occasionally, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (napa lincoln ford, 300 soscol, napa, ca, 94559) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was…
ODI 11020908
Air Bags
My abs lights is on. I then was able to find the issue with the wires under both seats. The way they were stabilized to the seat glide has caused the wire to frey.i am in need of new wiring under both seats,driver side being the worst of the two.this is not anything i have done it is due to poor designs.
ODI 11014884
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. After securing the seat belt, the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact did not feel safe while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,800.
ODI 10926534
Air Bags
Air bag light goes on and stays on for awhile ,sometimes it does not go off till i turn the car off
ODI 10949279
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
0n apr 22, 2015 while driving from shady spring wv to princeton wv on i-77 to a drs appt, my wife and i noticed a popping sound coming from the right front of the veh when veering or turning right. I had to work that day after i returned from the dr and had planned to take the veh to a mechanic after i got off to find out the problem. While driving home from work on pluto road in shady spring, i rounded a curve to…
ODI 10826154
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 67 mph, the cruise control failed to disengage. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment and the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor scrapes and bruises and the two passengers in the rear of the vehicle sustained bumps, bruises and scrapes that required medical…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10702026
Air Bags
2003 ford escape xlt. Airbags didn't deploy when the consumer hit a deer. *ta the consumer stated the front of the vehicle caved in, upon impact. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10661747
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My airbag light stay on, had ford dealer check out the problem, inform of the defect with the seat belts harness is not working up to stander. If i got into a crash, the seat belts would not hold me back. *tr
ODI 10595739
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag failed to activate when the seat occupant was utilizing the seat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 230,907. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer…
ODI 10594623
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure however, they stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000...updated 08/11/14 *cn
ODI 10595988
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl * the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, she heard a loud popping sound and lost control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle went across four lanes, rolled over twice, landed into incoming traffic and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained three broken vertebrae, and lacerations to her head. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596572
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape xlt. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 133,400. Updated 8/28/12 cn updated 08/29/12. *jb
ODI 10470089
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Airbag warning light repeatedly flashes warning code#47. Lic mech can clean connector contacts and reset computer code but if won't reset, bag(s) may not deploy. Mech advises prob is well known occurrence w/ 1999-2005 ford escapes. Codes#46/47 (drivers seat/rt frt passenger seat) appearing as a result of original equipment defective wiring harnesses for airbag/pretensioner seat belt system. Only fix if light stays…
ODI 10455553
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated the air bags light illuminates and there was a constant beeping sound in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and there was a code#b1869 stating the wiring harness for the driver and passenger seats and body harnesses needed to be replaced. This would be an expense of $686 to the contact. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10461018
Air Bags · Seat Belts
We have a 2003 ford escape the airbag light has came on and went off sporadically in the past 3 years but went out. This time it has stayed on so we took it to the ford dealer and they said the seat belt wiring harness on both the front seats was bad and if there was an accident the air bag might not deploy the vehicle has never been in water so there is no reason for the wires to be bad other then they where…
ODI 10383364
Air Bags
Aug 2007- air bag warning light came on. Dealership found defect in driver/passenger air bag circuit located under front seats (dtc code - d1990/d1994). Replaced connectors & harness($490). Suggested cause was motion of adjusting power seat. Now, oct 2009 (mileage - 85,000) air bag warning light is on again. First flashing, then off for a few days, then solidly on again. Is this circuit located in a place where it…
ODI 10293364
Air Bags
Purchased 2003 ford escape 04/05/08. Air bag light came on a week later returned vehicle for other minor fixes was told light was not important as the bags would not deploy. During oil change on 12/08 told ford service dept. Again about air bag light same answer. Also inform them about car shaking was told it was because i waited too long for oil change. Took vehicle in for oil change 07/08/09 was refused vehicle…
ODI 10277995
Air Bags · Electrical · Electrical System
I have a 03 ford escape, and the trouble is endless. The car will not start at times and it is a strong smell of gas when this happens. I have had it in and out of the shop about 6 times and has had the car for only 2 years. The failure to start is scary because you don't know if the car is going to explode or what. The dealership tells me that it is a sensor that goes out and tells the car it doesn't have to start.…
ODI 10263700
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and the srs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harness was replaced. Most recently, the malfunction recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10466035
Air Bags · Frontal
Problem with air bag light, take by to dealer on numbers time (5) . Every two weeks for the time of purchase (10/11/2008) can't seem to get it right the dealer stated the bag won't work when need. *tr
ODI 10262227
Air Bags
The air bag light goes on. Some times it will remain on and sometimes it will flash. I had the air bag module replaced ($600) and it was ok for 2 months and started to happen again. The problem went away and has since reappeared. I have searched the internet and found alot of other escape owners who are having the same issues. I believed that this is a safety issue and should be look at.*cn
ODI 10213474