Ford Taurus airbag control unit repair⁽⁵⁾

What should you know about Ford Taurus airbag control units?

The airbag control unit of the Ford Taurus evaluates the crash sensors, monitors the system, triggers airbags and belt tensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in and erases the stored crash data.

Work on the airbag system is safety-critical and belongs in the hands of a specialist workshop, so do not open the control unit yourself. A defective control unit can impair the function of the entire restraint system because it coordinates every deployment.

A fault often shows up as the airbag warning light staying on or not going out after the ignition is switched on. Typical causes are accidents with stored crash data, ageing of the electronics, overvoltage from battery problems, and moisture on connectors. A workshop diagnosis shows whether the control unit itself is affected.

Which Ford Taurus generations are there?

The shop lists the Ford Taurus generation 6 with a production period of 2010 to 2019. It was built at the Chicago plant and is the only series listed on this page. Vehicles outside this period are not listed here.

• 6 (2010–2019): vehicles from this production period, built at the Chicago plant.

For assignment, the model year and the part number of your own control unit matter. Check both before you commission a repair.

How do I identify my Ford Taurus airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version, so check it before every repair. The model year and equipment of your Ford Taurus are important as well, because without these details the correct variant cannot be determined reliably. The shop lists the following part numbers for this series.

• Part number AG13-14B321-AD
• Part number BG13-14B321-AB
• Part number DG13-14B321-AD
• Part number DG13-14B321-AF
• Part number DG13-14B321-AG
• Part number DG13-14B321-AH
• Part number DG13-14B321-AJ
• Part number HG13-14B321-AA
• Part number AG1Z-14B321-A
• Part number AG1Z-14B321-B

The list does not claim to be complete. A single fault code in the memory is a hint, but on its own it does not prove that the control unit is defective. Examples are B1342 (internal fault in the airbag control unit), U0151 (communication with the restraint control unit lost) and B1231 (crash event memory full and locked). Only reading out and testing shows the actual cause.

What airbag equipment does the Ford Taurus have?

According to the owner's manual for model year 2010, the airbag equipment of the Ford Taurus generation 6 includes dual-stage front airbags for driver and front passenger. Seat-mounted side airbags and the Safety Canopy curtain system are also part of the system. Which systems are fitted to your vehicle depends on equipment level and model year.

The route to repair is as follows: have the fault memory read out. Disconnect the battery before any work on the airbag system and have a specialist workshop remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the control unit in.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days: we check the control unit, repair it and test it. The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is required.