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How to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Ford Transit van?

Model: Ford Transit MK 8 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Part: Airbag

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Video tutorial

This tutorial shows how to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Ford Transit van, a very simple operation that must be carried out whenever a rear-facing child seat is installed. First, enter the cabin, then turn on the ignition and access the general menu using the designated button.

Next, select "Advanced settings", then "Vehicle", and finally "Passenger Airbag", where you will set it to "OFF". Once this is done, you will see the corresponding deactivation light on the dashboard.


Updated on 5 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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