Just curious, if you have inspection in your area, are you gonna pass after you removed the airbag?
Luckily for Fords as long as the airbag light is off.
Air Bag Readiness Light
Procedure: Turn the ignition key to the on position. The air bag readiness light will indicate normal
system operation by lighting for 6-8 seconds, and then turn off. A system malfunction is indicated by the
flashing or continuous illumination of the readiness light or failure of the light to turn on, or if five sets of five
"beeps" are heard (concurrent with indicator failing to light).
Reject Vehicle If:
. The air bag indicator fails to light, or continuously flashes, or if five sets of five "beeps" are heard
(concurrent with indicator failing to light).
General Motors Vehicles
Air Bag Readiness Light
Procedure: Turn the ignition key to the on position. The air bag readiness light will indicate normal
system operation by blinking 7-9 times, then turn off. The continuous flashing or illumination of the
readiness light or failure of the light to turn on indicates a system malfunction.
Reject Vehicle If:
. The air bag indicator fails to light or continuously flashes or illuminates.
. An air bag is not operable, has been deflated, or is missing from a vehicle that was originally
equipped