Airbag control unit with part number 5F13-14B321-AB

What does the airbag control unit 5F13-14B321-AB do?

The airbag control unit 5F13-14B321-AB controls the restraint system (SRS) for Ford. It captures the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The check continues in the background.

After an accident it stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 5F13-14B321-AB fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has fired. Aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

A normal diagnostic tool does not make this data disappear. During the repair, Airbag24 erases it.

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting

How can you tell that the 5F13-14B321-AB is defective?

Typical signs are an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

• Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Such findings mean that the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency, so a prompt check is advisable.

Which vehicles is the 5F13-14B321-AB fitted in?

The control unit 5F13-14B321-AB is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Taurus 4 (2000-2007).

The list below shows the vehicles to which this part number belongs.

• Ford Taurus 4 (2000-2007)

Check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page. That only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out before removal. Only this log shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a connector or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 1F1Z-14B321-AA, 2F1Z-14B321-AA, 3F1Z-14B321-CA, 4F13-14B321-AF, 4F1Z-14B321-AA, YF1A-14B321-AD.

How does the repair of the 5F13-14B321-AB work?

First read out the fault memory and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and erases the stored crash data. A function test follows, and the unit then goes back to you.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. The order of the first steps serves safety.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 5F13-14B321-AB get to Airbag24?

The unit goes to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return is by UPS. You enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof.

Make sure the unit sits firmly in the carton and cannot move.