2010 Mercury Mariner Air bags Problems

“Air bag light came on at erratic times. Took it to ford dealer, it turns out the internal fault with restraint control module. This repair will cost almost $900 to repair a safety item that is not a worn part but a electrical module that deploys the airbag. I find it difficult to believe that such an item is the owners responsibility. If it is an item that wears, yes, mechanical, yes but this is a module that is designed for the emergency deployment of the safety airbags and ford holds no responsibility for the failure. Mileage and age should not come into play on this issue. …”

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag light remained illuminated while the passenger was seated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The air bag sensor was replaced, but the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle will be taken back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 14 and the current mileage was 7,290. Updated 07/08/11 the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, with no satisfactory outcome. Updated 08/29/11”

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated when the passenger seat was occupied with a person weighing between 120 and 135 pounds, the air bag sensor would not detect the passenger and would not engage. The dealer advised that they were aware of the failure but could not provide a remedy for the failure. The contact was concerned with the air bag not deploying in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 6,500 updated 10/0810 the dealer replaced the passenger seat sensor. However, the problem continued. Ford stated the system was working as designed. …”