Airbag control unit with part number F2GT-14B321-AD

What does the airbag control unit F2GT-14B321-AD do?

The airbag control unit F2GT-14B321-AD forms the central control unit of the restraint system for vehicles of the brand Ford. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident.

The unit monitors the entire system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself, and only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit F2GT-14B321-AD fail?

The most common cause for the F2GT-14B321-AD is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data.

Other causes come into consideration as well:

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

Airbag24 removes the crash data as part of the repair.

How can you tell that the F2GT-14B321-AD is defective?

On the F2GT-14B321-AD you recognise a defect by the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared also belong to this.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. Once one of these signs appears, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the F2GT-14B321-AD fitted in?

The F2GT-14B321-AD is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Edge 2 (2015-2024).

For this part number the following vehicles are recorded in our records:

• Ford Edge 2 (2015-2024)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows that you have the right unit in front of you.

Also have the fault memory read out before removal. Only its result reveals whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 7T4Z-14B321-BJ, DT4Z-14B321-A, DT4Z-14B321-B, E1GT-14B321-BE, H2GZ-14B321-A, K2GT 14B321 EB.

How does the repair of the F2GT-14B321-AD work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery; only then remove the F2GT-14B321-AD. Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test; processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create the repair order online and send the well-packed unit in. This period covers only checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

Afterwards your own unit goes back 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 F2GT-14B321-AD get to Airbag24?

You send the F2GT-14B321-AD as a parcel or optionally book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends the unit back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.