Electrical System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford F-Super Duty, 1995 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Air bag system is powered directly from battery and can function with ignition switch in any position, including OFF and LOCK. System can also function when driver and passenger seats are unoccupied. The 3 main functions performed by electrical subsystem are: detecting an impact, switching electric power to ignitor for air bag, and monitoring readiness of air bag system.