2003 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 4 records
- report filed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
My son was driving down the main street in our town going the speed limit, crossed over the railroad crossing and both airbags deployed even though there had been no collision or impact other than the small bump of the railroad crossing. Thankfully, it did not cause him to lose control of the vehicle. The impact of the airbag did slightly injure his wrist, he did not seek medical treatment. The horn blew…
1 injury
ODI 11187422
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Horn cruise control not working started when driving down the road in town
ODI 10995364
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
I was traveling 285-west in decatur, ga., around 3:30 pm eastern time, when i was in a a multi-car accident. I was in the lane closest to the grass, when a dodge ram four door truck hit my f-150 super crew cab 2003. The driver hit my driver side backdoor, and then he hit me again on the driver side front bumper, and spun me off the road into a wooded area with large trees and a ravine. I then had a head on collision…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10893205
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, shoulder, both legs, and lower back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing lot. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10892820
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into a parking space in front of a medical clinic, going maybe 5 -8 mph and i had the brake depressed and suddenly the vehicle lunged forward at full throttle and hit a building--you can see the skid mark in the first picture. I ended up hitting a building and when it got stopped the tires just kept spinning until i shut it off. The air bags did not deploy, myself and my grandchildren were hurt. Major…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10863668
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at 50 mph and caused the contact to lose control. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a median wall and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head and eye injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10690520
Air Bags
I was pulling out of my rd onto wolf pen , my dog tried to get on my lap, he made me total my truck as soon as , i hit the driver airbag tried to deploy but it cought fire and the guy that stopped told me to get out my truck was on fire !! I've had bad neck problems and back problems, i don't appreciate how ford motor company ?! Treated me !!!!!!
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10807657
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 10 mph, the air bags inadvertently deployed and the horn began to continuously sound. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed and then the driver side air bag ignited into flames. The contact ejected the battery to stop the horn from sounding. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer was shown pictures…
Fire reported
ODI 10661569
Air Bags
AIR BAG RECALL. *TR
ODI 10649814
Air Bags
I purchased this vehicle for my son 3 years ago. On monday evening, june 17th, he was going around a curve, at approximately 35 mph when both air bags deployed for no reason. The vehicle has never been wrecked and there is no damage, or no reason for this to have happened. I contacted ford motor company and was told, "his truck vin is not listed in the previous recalls, so we cannot offer any assistance. It is past…
ODI 10520824
Air Bags · Electrical · Equipment
Sept 17th 2011. Sat. Night about 10:00pm i was driving my 2003 ford f-150 truck east. I was going about 45-50mph on a straight country road when a loud sound went off and the airbags deployed and the truck came to a screeching stop. I was able to keep the truck on the road as it came to a complete stop. I and a passenger were wearing seatbelts and were able to get out of the truck. It was full of smoke and the horn…
2 injuries
ODI 10429920
Air Bags · Suspension
Traveling at 40mph. Hit at the front right fender. Shearing off tire at ball joints... Causing truck to slam down on the ground and slide at least 75 feet on the frame.. No air bag deployed. I was injured and think if the airbag would have come out maybe my injuries wouldn't have occurred. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10240722
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f150. While driving 40 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and rear-ended another vehicle. The airbags in her vehicle deployed immediately; however, as it deflated all of the particles inside the airbag exploded. The driver was startled by the air bag failure. The contact is aware of the risk involved during the air bag explosion. Updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/22/08. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10233564
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. Two people were injured and a police report was filed. Prior to the crash, he never noticed any air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10210904
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the contact was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. Ford agreed to test his air bags to determine if they were defective. The contacts wife sustained muscle trauma and bruising to her back, neck, sternum, and legs from the seat belts and impact of the crash. She also suffered hemorrhaging striking her legs…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10198182
Air Bags
FORD F150 2003 TRUCK. *LA
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10052365
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My complaint pertains to an accident that i was involved in on july 29, 2003. I had a frontal collision with another car in an intersection. The other car ran a red light, but the fact is, my right front corner of my bumper hit her left front side at her left front tire and did considerable amount of damage to both vehicles. I have a f150 4x4 supercrew, the other car was a olds' 98 regency full size car. My…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10070831
Air Bags
While traveling at 75 mph driver's side and passenger's side air bags inadvertently deployed. Driver temporarily lost control, and was able to regain control without causing an accident. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. *ak
ODI 10044314