Airbag

My airbag light came on and is flashing a 16 code. Anybody know what that means?

What year? Codes are different for the model years.

It's a 2002

Lamp code 16 - Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) Circuit Fault

NOTE: To identify between a production OCS system and a service OCS system (OCS service kit) inspect the OCS ECU electrical connector. A production OCS system allows the disconnect of the electrical connector from the OCS ECU. A service OCS system (OCS service kit) has the OCS ECU electrical connector glued to the ECU, it cannot and should not be disconnected or altered.
NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough Inspection and Verification before proceeding with the Pinpoint Test.........................



The OCS sensor is located under the passenger seat. Ford has released a repair kit that involves replacing the sensor, the lower seat foam, and sensor pad.




Looks like this will have to go to the dealer my friend.

Thanks very much for your help.

I finally took my Windstar in to the dealership for the repair. I was ready for a $700 - $800 hit. They quoted me $1500.00. Absolutely ridiculous as far as I'm concerned. Decided not to get it fixed. They charged me $150.00 just to tell me what I already learned from this forum for free. It's like Ford is discouraging safe vehicles by charging such an amount. Surely they could make a sensor in a seat a much simpler way so that it would be a cheaper fix. But then I guess that wouldn't be "good business." Sorry, just had to rant a bit.