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2005 FORD EXPLORER

4.6L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque3711Fluid9DTC853Battery1Maintenance0Recalls3
B0035critical severityBody

Side Impact Sensor Circuit - Left Rear

on 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the left rear side impact sensor circuit. This sensor protects rear left passengers in side collisions.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Rear side protection compromised

Common causes

  • Faulty rear side sensor
  • C-pillar wiring damage
  • Connector corrosion
  • Rear door repair damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect C-pillar sensor
  3. Check connector condition
  4. Measure circuit resistance

Repair notes

Replace rear side impact sensor or repair wiring.

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