1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Frontal

2000 Ford F-150 Frontal Problems

47
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 47 stored complaint records:

  • 37 indicate a crash
  • 22 indicate injury
  • 3 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • upon impact · 12 records
  • airbags deploy · 8 records
  • provide further · 8 records
  • involved frontal · 6 records
  • frontal collision · 6 records
  • further details · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 17, 2001

    Frontal

    Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a ford, f450 pick up, in which both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and refused to answer consumer's question on " how much impact/speed needed to activate air bag?" feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 878615

  • January 3, 2001

    Frontal

    After the air bags deployed they caught on fire and had 6 to 8 inch flames coming out and up toward my face. The service manager contacted ford and i was told there was no fault brcause they deployed and only my hand got burned when i put it out but the air bag and the fire were right in front of me , i was told the airbag catching on fire was an acceptable risk and not a defect. Acceptable by whose standard? Being…

    Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury

    ODI 739645

  • December 31, 2000

    Frontal

    Vehicle struck a large deer at approximately 50 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 877453

  • December 10, 2000

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and another vehicle stopped in front of her. She applied brakes and brakes locked up. She hit hit other vehicle in back. Dual airbags didn't deploy. She was injured. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 878742

  • December 7, 2000

    Frontal · Retractor

    Driving to work on interstate. Hit "black ice" was on rt far side, was thrown into 2' concrete wall barrier on far lft side of interstate @ 50mpr head-on. Srs didn't deploy. Rceived injuries: left shoulder/arm (seatbelt & thrown into driver's side door), neck, up'r back, rt knee, lft lower shin (lascaration, scrapes & bruises from hitting emergency brake.) transported to hospital. Fire dept noted/concerned that srs…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 737905

  • November 23, 2000

    Frontal

    Was traveling approximately 55mph when another vehicle pulled in front suddenly and vehicle was rear ended. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Passenger hit head on windshield, and driver suffered chest & back injuries.*ak the third passenger suffered chest and back injuries as well. *yh

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 882123

  • October 24, 2000

    Frontal

    Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 45 mph with a ford escort. Upon impact, both air bag did not deploy. Dealer was notified, and no response was given. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 874382

  • October 16, 2000

    Frontal

    While pulling a trailer with a portable toilet on a dirt road at 10-15 mph with driver only both air bags deployed without cause. Dealer notified. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 873874

  • October 10, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer hit a power pole, and airbags failed to deploy, consumer suffered minor injuries.*jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 785448

  • September 24, 2000

    Frontal

    When truck was involved in a front end crash while traveling at 50 mph, there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's front air bags. Not sure if the truck was repairable. Please provide any further information.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 871743

  • August 8, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer was traveling about 50mph when another vehicle crossed in front, and consumer' s vehicle hit other vehicle on the driver's side door. Airbags didn't deploy. Consumer sustained chest/ upper shoulder, and knee injuries. Dealer said that airbags should have deployed. Dealer wa swilling to look at vehicle once it was repaired. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 867318

  • July 20, 2000

    Frontal

    While traveling on a county road of 40-45 mph both air bags inadvertently deployed, causes minor bruises and abrasions to driver's forearm. Also, it shattered front windshield. Dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 866185

  • June 12, 2000

    Frontal

    Driver's air bag inadvertently deployed after shifting gear from reverse to drive. Deployed air bag caused burns to driver's shirt/chest. Also, half of air bag melted. Dealer/manufacturer will be contacted. Feel free to provide further details.

    ODI 863603

  • May 19, 2000

    Frontal · Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · Side/Window

    While at a dead stop foot slipped off the clutch, and consumer bounced into the back of another car. Upon impact, airbags tried to deploy, but didn't all the way. Also, there was a big hole in the drivers side air bag. Consumer felt that airbags should not have been interrupted by such a small bump.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 862348

  • March 17, 2000

    Frontal

    While driving at approximately 55 mph hit another vehicle with the front end. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing bruises. Seat belts were worn . Please provide further information. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 858790

  • January 12, 2000

    Frontal

    While driving at 40 mph the air bag deployed without warning, causing an accident. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak *ml

    Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death

    ODI 855003

  • Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a front end collision yet neither air bag deployed. *nlm

    ODI 10015340

  • Frontal

    While driving 15 mph another vehicle ran consumer's vehicle off the road. It hit a rock. Air bags deployed, burning a hole on top of air bags. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8002224

  • Frontal

    Airbags invertently deployed while driving. Dealer has been notified.*ak

    ODI 887773

  • Frontal

    Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 874090

  • Frontal · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    While traveling 35 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy without indication .also, vehicle crash cut off did not work. Conusmer had to shut down vehicle. Please provide further informaton.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 861158

  • Frontal

    While driving, vehicle hit a ditch, this caused the air bag to deploy one fourth of the way, then it ignited instantly. *slc *ts

    Fire reported

    ODI 566691