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2005 FORD EXPLORER

4.6L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque3737Fluid9DTC853Battery1Maintenance0Recalls3
B0026critical severityBody

Passenger Curtain Airbag Circuit Resistance Low

on 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 · AWD

What this code means

The passenger curtain airbag circuit resistance is below specification.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Potential premature deployment

Common causes

  • Short between deployment wires
  • Contaminated connector
  • Wiring insulation damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery
  2. Measure circuit resistance
  3. Inspect wiring carefully
  4. Check connector for contamination

Repair notes

Repair wiring damage or replace curtain airbag module.

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