Air Bag Impact. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Im guessing this applies to all 2002-2005 ford explorers with the 40L engine.
When accident happens the air bag will operate and reduce most of the damage for driver and other people on car. Both frontal and side-impact air bags are generally designed to deploy in moderate to severe crashes and may deploy in even a minor crash. Im guessing this applies to all 2002-2005 ford explorers with the 40L engine.
Typically a front airbag will deploy for unbelted occupants when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph.
It actually lowers the impact by stretching it out over a longer period of time. Abrasions to the upper portion of the body including arms chest and face. Wrist injuries and sprained fingers. Typically a front airbag will deploy for unbelted occupants when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph.
