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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
48 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
40 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,945 miles

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1999 Ford F-150 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1999 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #55

Sep 102006

F-150

  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While seat belted into the passenger seat of a Ford F150 my son was ejected in a front impact and roll over accident. The seat broke loose from the truck floor during the impact allowing him to come out of the seat belt and be ejected out onto the roadway causing severe injuries.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

problem #54

Jul 172007

F-150 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. While driving 5 mph, the front air bags deployed without warning or an impact. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. No repairs were made. The rearview mirror shattered and cut the driver's hand. The failure mileage was 172,000 and current mileage was 175,759. The consumer stated has included the cheapest estimate for repairs and multiple pictures of the vehicle. Updated 11/14/07

- Santa Fe , TX, USA

problem #53

Jan 242005

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
While driving 30 mph driver's air bag inadvertently deployed. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but the cause had not been determined at this time. Dealer and collision center state that sensor shows deployment was caused by an accident, but vehicle was not in an accident.

- Arbor Vitae, WI, USA

problem #52

Jan 292005

F-150 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 45 mph. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer will be notified by owner. Manufacturer was notified and stated that the air bags functioned properly.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #51

Jun 142004

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided with a deer. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop.

- Butler, TN, USA

problem #50

Apr 212004

F-150

  • miles
While making a right turn another vehicle going in the wrong lane hit consumer's vehicle head on. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the body shop.

- Farmerville, LA, USA

problem #49

Dec 192003

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 mph. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained throat and hip injuries when hitting the steering wheel. Also, passenger's head hit the dashboard and sustained a knot.

- Sheridan, WY, USA

problem #48

Mar 272003

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Driver and passenger airbags failed to activate during a 45 to 50 mph front end impact.

- Monument, CO, USA

problem #47

Jul 262002

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at 30 mph when another vehicle crossed his path and consumer slammed into the rear. Consumer states that none of the vehicles airbags deployed.

- Mainville, OH, USA

problem #46

Jun 162002

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front crash at 45 mph, and neither airbag deployed. Minor injuries to driver, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #45

Nov 152001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 30mph, consumer was involved in frontal collison and drivers side airbag deployed, but driver still hit windshield.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #44

May 202002

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving 50 or 60 mph hit a retainer wall hea-on and airbags did not deploy. Frontal impact. Please add VIN.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #43

Feb 182002

F-150

  • miles
This crash crushed the bumper, grill radiator, cross supports and the 2 fenders. Air bags failed to deploy.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #42

Nov 302001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash when it hit a cement barrier traveling approximately 55 mph. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this incident. Vehicle has not been examined to determine a reason for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #41

Apr 052001

F-150

  • miles
While traveling 35mph vehicle was hit on side by another vehicle and spun around, hitting a tree head-on by passenger's side. Neither air bag deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Had 1 injury and emergency room treatment.

- Raliegh, NC, USA

problem #40

Apr 192001

F-150

  • miles
While driving about 50 mph and switching lane to left tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit hard wall on side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and air bag light came on and remained on.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #39

Apr 192001

F-150

  • miles
While driving about 50 mph switched lane to left and tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit a wall very hard on side. Air bags did not deploy, but air bag light had been on for long time.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #38

Feb 152001

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #37

Dec 092000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head-on frontal collision of 40 -45 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy, and passenger's front seat belt failed to lock. Dealer / manufacturer were notified.

- Bloomington, CA, USA

problem #36

Dec 132000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 45 mph consumer broadsided another vehicle, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, but air bags did not deploy. Other affected vehicle's airbags did deploy. 2 people in primary vehicle were wearing seatbelts, minor injuries occurred. Roads were wet and vehicle had no traction while trying to stop.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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