UNDEPLOYED Air Bag Or PRETENSIONER-Faulty Unit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2002 Ford Excursion, and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If an undeployed air bag module or seat belt pretensioner is diagnosed as faulty, remove faulty device and return intact to Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return carton for warranty claim credit. Air bag must be packaged and shipped according to U.S. Department of Transportation procedures. Retain replacement packaging including label. DO NOT deploy air bag.