B0006critical severityBody
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
on 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0L I4 EcoBoost · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction detected in the passenger knee airbag deployment circuit. This circuit controls the lower dashboard airbag on the passenger side.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS diagnostic code stored
- Passenger knee airbag inoperative
- No driving symptoms
Common causes
- Faulty knee airbag inflator
- Wiring harness damage
- Airbag control module issue
- Aftermarket radio installation damaged wiring
Diagnostic steps
- Read SRS codes
- Inspect passenger knee airbag connector
- Measure circuit resistance
- Check for aftermarket wiring modifications
- Verify ACM communication
Repair notes
Professional airbag service required. Check for aftermarket accessory wiring that may have damaged SRS harness.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0007
Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0008
Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground