Ford Airbag Module Reset Service
If the air bag light is on in your Ford after a collision, battery event,
airbag deployment, or electrical surge, the most common cause is crash data stored in the
RCM (Restraints Control Module). Ford RCMs permanently record crash events and deployment
information inside the module’s memory, which cannot be erased by standard OBD scan tools.
A Ford airbag module reset is required to clear this crash data and restore
full SRS function.
Module Repair Lab offers a professional Ford RCM / SRS module reset service
that eliminates crash data, restores communication, and returns the original module
ready for plug-and-play reinstallation in the same vehicle. This avoids expensive
module replacement or dealer programming and ensures perfect compatibility because the
VIN and configuration stay matched to your Ford.
Why Your Ford’s Airbag Light Stays On
Ford RCMs (also known as SRS modules, Airbag Control Modules, or ACMs) use a memory
architecture that “locks” after certain crash conditions. Common Ford warnings include:
- “RCM Crash Event Storage Full”
- “Deployment Commanded”
- “Event Information: Crash Occurred”
- “Restraints Control Module Fault”
- “Airbag Light Flashing – repeating code pattern”
Once this crash data is recorded, no Ford or aftermarket scan tool
(IDS, FDRS, Techstream, Snap-On, Autel, etc.) can clear it. A memory-level reset is the
only solution.
Supported Ford Models
Our reset service covers nearly every Ford platform that uses a removable RCM, including:
Ford Trucks & Pickups:
- F-150 (all years & trims)
- F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
- F-550 / F-600 work truck platforms
- Ranger (all gens)
- Explorer Sport Trac
Ford SUVs & Crossovers:
- Escape / Escape Hybrid
- Explorer (all generations)
- Expedition / Expedition Max
- Edge
- Bronco / Bronco Sport
- Flex
Ford Cars & Sedans:
- Fusion / Fusion Hybrid / Fusion Energi
- Taurus / Taurus Police Interceptor
- Focus / Focus Electric
- Fiesta
- Five Hundred
- Montego
- Mustang (all years)
- Crown Victoria (Crown Vic Police Interceptor included)
Ford Vans & Commercial Platforms:
- Transit 150 / 250 / 350
- Transit Connect
- E-Series (E150/E250/E350/E450)
- Flex Fuel commercial variants
Ford Hybrids, EVs, & New Technology Platforms:
- Maverick Hybrid
- Mustang Mach-E
- Escape PHEV
- F-150 Lightning
If it’s a Ford RCM or SRS module and not physically burned or water-damaged, we can reset it.
Ford RCM Module Part Numbers We Support
We reset almost every Ford RCM part number, including:
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5L2T-14B321-AA family
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6L2T-14B321-AA family
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7L14-14B321-AA family
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8S4T-14B321-AA family
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9L14-14B321-AC family
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AE5T, AG5T, BG9T, DG9T, F1ET series
- Modules labeled as: RCM, ACM, SDM, SAFETY RESTRAINT MODULE
If the module label includes a Ford or Motorcraft part number and says “RCM,” “Airbag Control
Module,” or “Restraints Control Module,” we can reset it.
What the Ford Airbag Module Reset Includes
- Full clearing of crash data and deployment records
- Reset of internal memory that disables the SRS system
- Clearing of “RCM Fault” codes caused by stored crash events
- Communication integrity verification
- Final testing before return shipment
- 2–3 business day turnaround
- 1-year limited warranty
Your module returns ready for immediate plug-and-play installation in the same vehicle.
What This Reset Does NOT Cover
This service clears crash data only. It does not repair:
- Deployed airbags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Clocksprings
- Impact/crash sensors
- Damaged wiring or connectors
All physical SRS components must be repaired separately before reinstalling the reset module.
How the Process Works
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Place your order on this page.
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Remove the RCM (usually mounted under the center console, front dash,
tunnel, or behind trim panels depending on model).
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Package safely and ship it to Module Repair Lab.
- We perform the SRS module reset and verify all communication.
- We ship the module back within 2–3 business days.
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Reinstall and scan the vehicle. The airbag light should remain off
once all SRS components are functioning properly.
Shipping Information
Include your order number and return address in the box. Use a trackable shipping method.
1-Year Warranty
Every Ford RCM reset includes a 1-year limited warranty on the reset
procedure itself. The warranty covers reset-related memory issues, not external SRS
components or new accidents.