2000 Ford F-150 Frontal Problems

May 26, 2009 · 100,000 miles

Frontal

I was driving northbound on a [redacted] (2 lanes going one way, 1 lane going the other way) at about 40 mph. While coming up to a t-intersection (i had the right of way, the sentra had a stop sign) about 20 to 30 feet from crossing the intersection, the sentra proceeded to cross my lanes to make her left turn. As i tried to avoid the accident i ended up hitting her sentra head on. After the impact my airbags did…

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ODI 10270154

August 30, 2007 · 122,222 miles

Frontal

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. On august 30, 2007, while driving 50-55 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The vehicle he struck then rear ended another vehicle. He stated that none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle sustained damage to the bumper, which punctured the front driver side tire. A police report was filed. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 122,222.

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ODI 10202937

August 3, 2006 · 82,000 miles

Frontal

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light only worked intermittently, while driving at any speed. The vehicle was not taken in for service.

ODI 10165729

May 23, 2006

Frontal

I rear ended another vehicle that was completely stopped. I was going about 35 to 40 mph. There is $8500 damage to my f150 truck. The damage is all in the front end. My air bag did not come out. No one can tell me why. Had the air bag came out that would have been enough damage to total the truck. Now i will be driving around in a truck that i don't know if the air bag will work or not. *jb

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 10160930

November 17, 2005

Frontal

My son was traveling about 45 mph and a car turned left in front of him. He hit the car in the drivers side and neither one of his frontal air bags deployed. The other driver was in a honda civic and both his air bags deployed. My son had back, neck, arm, knee and leg injuries. The police and fire dept said the air bags should have deployed. The truck is being looked at now to determine if it can be fixed or…

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ODI 10144169

July 15, 2004 · 36,000 miles

Frontal

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with an suv. At a impact of 40 mph neither frontal air bags deployed. Consumer was wearing seat belt at the time of the crash. Consumer refused medical treatment. The dealer was notified.

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10111639

July 15, 2004 · 36,000 miles

Electrical System · Frontal

While driving 40 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in front end collision. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak the interior lights gave no prior indication that the components were faulty. The fuses, relays, and battery were inaccessible during dismantling and once again, the air bags failed to deploy. *sc

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10087190

July 2, 2004

Cooling System · Frontal

While driving 30 mph driver noticed that the check engine light and srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The cause has not been determined at this time. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak

ODI 10111807

March 1, 2004 · 50,000 miles

Frontal

While driving 45 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision with an 18 wheeler. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 10061133

August 8, 2003

Frontal

While traveling at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 10034221

May 20, 2003

Frontal

While driving made a left turn and heard a grinding noise from steering column. Without warning both driver's and passenger's front air bags deployed, causing significant injury to consumer and damage to vehicle.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10024112

September 2, 2002

Frontal

I was involved in an accident on 9/2/02. I was north bound on hwy 52, a car in the south bound lane of hwy 52 lost control and slid and spun across the grass median and hit my truck in the left front corner to center line of the front bumper. The point of impact on his car was left rear tire/wheel and quarter panel area to rear bumper of car (car was left broadside to me). I was going about 45 mph prior to the…

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ODI 767005

July 16, 2002

Frontal

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision travelling approximately 45mph. Front end of consumer's vehicle hit the side of other vehicle. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ph

Crash reported

ODI 10002065

May 17, 2002

Anchorage · Frontal

While driving in rain, vehicle hydroplaned hitting a fence and went into a ditch, upon impact airbags did not deploy. Vehicle totaled, and passenger injured. *ak. Consumer also stated the seat belts did not restrain the passenger properly.*jb

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8010501

April 5, 2002

Frontal

While driving at 45 mph, vehicle was hit from the front center and none of the frontal airbags deployed upon impact, resulting in the passenger being injuried. Please provide more details. Ts

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8023787

March 23, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

There was gravel on the road and consumer applied brakes and vehicle did a 360 degree turn around, vehicle flipped over four times. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8006360

March 23, 2002

Frontal

Run head-on into the corner of a brick wall. Front-end of truck destroyed. Point of impact was driver-side-center. No airbag deployment.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 760730

February 19, 2002

Frontal

I hit a ditch- the airbag only deployed one fourth of the way--the bag instantly caught fire. Had i been in a wreck, the airbag would not have saved my life. Had i been knocked unconscious, i would have burned alive. I feel that this problem should be looked inton as lives could be lost.*ak

Fire reported

ODI 758786

November 6, 2001

Frontal

Truck in 45mph head on collision with another vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. Driver saved by seat belt only. Truck towed from scene as currently at dealer for repair. Will be watching to see if dealer makes airbag/sensor system repair/adjustment, or returns to owner after body/engine/other repair with same faulty passive restraint system unfixed.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 754282

November 3, 2001

Anchorage · Frontal

Vehicle was struck in the near frontal location during a collision, the airbags never deployed and the seatbelt did not restrain consumer, causing him to be thrown forward and sustain injuries, consumer states that the frame was bent so badly, it caused a hump in the floorboard, the cab of the truck was shifted on the chassis. *slc

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 566060

October 1, 2001

Foundation Components · Frontal · Wheels

Consumer was involved in a front end collision that resulted in driver's side air bag failing to deploy. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the consumer stated that the collision occurred because the brakes locked up. The front drivers side wheel makes noise. *yh

Crash reported

ODI 897221

August 20, 2001

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a 1998, pontiac, firebird at approximate 40 mph impact. Both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak one person was injured in accident, vehicle was a total loss. *slc

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 896230

May 28, 2001

Frontal

While traveling 40mph another vehicle turned corner and hit consumer's truck head on. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Driver and passenger suffered injuries. Driver sustained whiplash and left elbow problem; while, passenger sufferedd bruised ribs and sprained neck. Was hospitalized. Vehicle totaled.*ak

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 889996

March 12, 2001

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.*ak *slc

Crash reported

ODI 884254

February 2, 2001

Frontal

While traveling at 30 mph vehicle ran over a small pot and both air bags inadvertently deployed. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this issue. *ak

ODI 888980