Impact Sensors: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For this vehicle, the SRS uses as many as 5 satellite sensors in addition to the RCM, depending upon cab configuration. The RCM is mounted to the center tunnel beneath the floor console or 20 percent seat, depending on seating configuration. All vehicles have 1 front impact severity sensor located in the front of the vehicle. The first row impact sensors (if equipped) are pressure sensors mounted to each front door behind the trim panel. The second row sensors (if equipped, SuperCab and Crew Cab vehicles only) are acceleration-based sensors located on each C-pillar. Mounting orientation is critical for correct operation of all impact sensors.

Vehicles that are not equipped with seat side airbags and the Safety Canopy® do not have any side-impact sensors in the front door or C-pillar.