Airbag control unit with part number BG13-14B321-AB

What does the airbag control unit BG13-14B321-AB do?

The BG13-14B321-AB is the airbag control unit for Ford and controls the restraint system (SRS). Sensor signals are evaluated, and within milliseconds the decision is made as to which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in a crash.

The system is monitored continuously. If the control unit detects a fault, it appears on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

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

Why does the control unit BG13-14B321-AB fail?

With the BG13-14B321-AB, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Airbag24 removes the crash data during the repair.

Aged components and cold solder joints are among the causes that lie in the electronics themselves. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections disrupt the contact.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, can additionally stress components.

How can you tell that the BG13-14B321-AB is defective?

Typical signs are the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool with no connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

If any of these signs occurs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency.

The warning light is therefore to be taken seriously and deserves a close look at every start.

In which vehicles is the BG13-14B321-AB fitted?

The information is based on the data available for this part number. The BG13-14B321-AB is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Taurus 6 (2010-2019).

The vehicles are listed here:

• Ford Taurus 6 (2010-2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you can be sure it is the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because it shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers AG13-14B321-AD, AG1Z-14B321-A, AG1Z-14B321-B, DG13-14B321-AD, DG13-14B321-AF, DG13-14B321-AG.

How does the repair of the BG13-14B321-AB work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and pack the unit well for sending. At Airbag24, testing, repair and function test usually take 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked on the test bench. Defective components are replaced, crash data is deleted, and a function test completes the repair.

Your own unit then returns to you.

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 BG13-14B321-AB get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.