The Car Care Clinic with the Dr John

91 Ford Taurus - Airbag dash light stays blinking

Mike from Salford

Question

Dr. John I have just bought a used ‘91 Ford Taurus in good condition with 53,000 original miles on it. I am concerned that the Airbag dash light stays blinking all the time. What could it be? The car doesn't have an Owner’s Manual.

Answer

That blinking Airbag light Mike is the Airbag computer’s way of telling you that there is a system problem. Also, you should know that when the Airbag warning light is blinking/flashing the Airbag system is inoperative. The computer is flashing a diagnostic code. Counting the flashes allows a technician to refer to a diagnostic procedure to aid in diagnosing and repairing the system problem. A visit to your local repair facility should provide the answer and solution to the flashing Airbag light. Don't attempt doing anything yourself, air bag deployment is like dynamite, it only goes off once and can have dire consequences if your in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Good Luck!
Dr. John