2007 Explorer EB 4.0 V6 Airbag Light

[Doogie1223]

Hello All, I came across this forum while searching for answers about my explorer looks great.

2 days ago the airbag light stayed on after I started the car, then was off the rest of the day. This morning the car would not start, I am assuming it is the battery, because of the click click click, I hear...

I noticed other threads mentioned this is probably the battery, just thought I should double check before heading to Walmart. Any other ideas?

Thanks and take care,
Doog

 

[Lukas2009]

You are right. The weak battery is the reason for the the airbag light.

 

[Explorer_PL]

Second what Lukas said. I had better luck with AutoZone batteries. I bought one few years ago, and since I plow, I draw them deep, so I had it replaced already twice at no cost.

 

[Doogie1223]

Thank you for the confirmations..... I have an update, wen't to remove the battery so I could take it and have it tested and noticed there was a lot of "crusty" stuff around the positive terminal.... Grabbed gloves and a towel and wiped most of it off..... The explorer started up after this with a slight hesitation.....

Should I suck it up and go buy a new battery, sounds like autozone works well or just keep an eye on the "acid" buildup?

Thanks again,
Doog

 

[Lukas2009]

Better buy a new one now. And don't waste more time in testing.
My 2007 Explorer got the second new battery six month ago.
I think I have to buy a new one about every two years.
Try to get battery with more than two years of warranty.