This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 7 MPH, the vehicle in front of hers stopped abruptly, causing her to slam on the brakes. The vehicle hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The front passenger's side bumper of the vehicle was bent inward. The contact stated that it was a fender bender; however, the driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. The contact noticed a strong burning odor. The contact stated that the police officer confirmed that there was a strong burning odor and smoke; however, when the officer opened the hood, there was no smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that she sustained a torn skin on the arm due to the air bag deploying. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150.the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice as a result the front driver side collide with a concrete divider. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and no police report was filed. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the horn failed to sound when depressed. The vehicle was taken to corwin Ford nampa (5707 E gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 475-1110) were the failures were not diagnosed or repaired however the contact stated that the technician advised that the vehicle air bags sensor did not collide with the concrete barrier as a result the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has been informed of failures. The failure mileage was 236,459.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed and emitted a white substance that filled the interior of the vehicle. The contact sustained bruising to both arms. The contact also stated that the right hand had numbness from experiencing the force of the air bag deployment. In addition, the contact's breathing and vision were impacted when the white substance filled the vehicle. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available. MA 10/23/15
My family and I were traveling at approximately 55mph on a divided highway and were hit in the front of the truck by a car that was performing an illegal U-turn. The truck was totaled and neither airbag deployed. My wife, me and two children were hurt. I subsequently had a lower back Fusion operation as a result of this accident. I believe that Ford is at fault based on faulty airbags. How is it possible that neither airbag deployed when there was a direct frontal impact at 55 mph? I would like to obtain more information regarding potential airbag defects specific to this vehicle. I am 100 percent disabled as a result of this accident and my attorney at the time did not want to go up against Ford Motor Co. Any and all information related to the above would be greatly appreciated. I would like to consider a class action lawsuit if it is determined that Ford had an issue with the airbags in the Ford F-150.
- Shepherstown, WV, USA
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Driver and passenger airbags deployed after a hard braking, the truck was not in motion at the time of deployment at a stop light. Both airbags caught on fire. Driver was pinned by the airbag causing foot to press on accelerator. Loc and blunt trauma to abdominal area, abrasions/burns on abdomen and chest.
I just purchased this truck yesterday 12/29/11 and I drove it home parked it and got in the vehicle this morning, started it and the airbag light began to flash at me and then stayed on my whole 1 hour drive to work. I have 4 children, and am afraid that the airbags are going to deploy while they are in the vehicle or not deploy if we are in a collision. If there is a recall please let me know, I need to get it fixed.
My son was involved in an accident on 4/22/2010 while driving a 2000 Ford F-150 4X2 two door pickup truck. Side marks at the scene revealed that the F-150's anti-lock brakes did not engage causing the truck to slide resulting in a failure to stop in time to avoid the accident. The air bag did not deploy after the front-end impact and the seatbelt did not lock causing my son to be thrown forward heating his head on the sun visor and snapping his head backward rolling his face into the roof of the truck and injuring his neck. He also bruised some ribs on the steering wheel and jammed several fingers. The seatbelt did keep him from being ejected from the vehicle but by not engaging, caused unnecessary injuries. Had he been driving at a higher rate of speed at the time of the impact he injuries would have been far more serious and even life threatening. We purchased this F150 on 1/19/2010 from the city of mount juliet, tn. The vehicle was well maintained by the city according to the vehicle maintenance records. We request to have a non-partial expert examine the vehicle to determine the cause of the safety features failure to deploy on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F150. While driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of her vehicle and crashed. The vehicle rolled over and the air bag failed to deploy. The police were not called; however, the insurance company had the vehicle towed from the scene. They stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was the only occupant at the time of the crash. She was wearing her seat belt; however, she sustained neck and back injuries. The air bags were not repaired prior to or after the crash. The failure mileage was unknown.
- the contact owns a 2000 Ford F150. The contact stated that a collision occurred on a back road covered with snow. The contact stated that the shaft in the steering gear box to the pitman arm snapped. The contact was driving 30 mph when the failure occurred and caused the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contac did not know the extent of the damage. No police report was taken.
On 12/12/06 a lady turned left in front of me causing me to broadside her. I was doing approx 40 mph at the time. All her air bags deployed. None of mine did, even though the entire impact of the accident was across my front end. Additionally my fuel cutoff switch did not function. When the vehicles came to rest, and I recollected my wits, I realized the engine was still running and at close to full throttle.
Air bag light came on say the bags are out and they are not and it keeps staying on. I can not get it to stay off please see if there is a recall for these because my daughter had a 1997 Ford escort that caught fire because of a recall on the airbag that she was never notified about.
Air bags deployed on their own while on the road. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. While plowing snow the driver's horn started to blow then the driver's side air bag deployed. The air bag was on fire and went limp as quickly as it exploded. Due to bags going off, consumer lost control of vehicle and the right rear quarter of vehicle sustained damage when he ran into a parked truck.
Was going 40 mph hit black ice, slid into oncoming traffic.. slid over hit a tree and bounced back and truck fell on driver side. Neither of bags deployed. This is the second accident with this vechile where bags have not deployed on impact. I was the only one in accident no other cars involved. Have seked lawyer for this problem. I could have easily died, but seat belt saved me.. I suffered minor injuries including bruised leg, spine, strain to hand, neck and back..
The collision totaled both vehicle--front end of this truck is pushed into engine compartment engough that it broke windshield--neither of the air bags deployed
While clearing property, vehicle airbags deployed without warning and no accident. Driver injured dealer contacted. Dealer refused to repair under warranty. Manufacturer not willing to do anything.
Consumer was involved in a head on collision, the airbags experienced no deployment and the consumer was injured in the accident. (attorney for client)
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- Granbury, TX, USA