1994 Ford Explorer air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1994 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy after the vehicle collided into a stone wall while traveling 55 mph. The airbag warning light was not illuminated. The driver sustained minor injuries, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer to address the…”
filed Nov 15, 2006
“I was involved in an accident. I rear ended the car in front of me doing 25+ mph. My seat belts did not lock up and my air bags did not deploy. My passenger and myself were both hurt in the accident. I would like to know if there are known problems with this in other 1994 ford explorers.*ak”
filed Feb 13, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Explorer | 7 | 3% |
| 2021 Explorer | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 Explorer | 99 | 4% |
| 2015 Explorer | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 47 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.