2004 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 15 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- police report · 10 records
- report filed · 8 records
- warning light · 8 records
- light illuminated · 6 records
- medical attention · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford f-150. While the contact's fiance was driving 35 mph, a deer ran into the road and caused the driver to swerve and crash into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver sustained a broken left wrist and struck his head on the windshield. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11268659
Air Bags · Body
This a.m. As i entered my driveway, a neighbor stopped me to talk. I stopped and rolled down my window. He went on and on. Suddenly, my truck accelerated at full throttle toward my garage 70 feet away. My foot was on the brake to no avail. I turned slightly to the right and hit the corner of the garage. The air bags deployed. My glasses went flying. I was not hurt. A tree had soften the impact. I was severely…
Crash reported
ODI 11132135
Air Bags
On september 16, 20018 i was involved in a traffic collusion. My vehicle was impacted enough for a total loss. My airbags never deployed.in the attached police report i am vehicle 2, i was heading from north to south on owensmouth street, vehicle 1 was traveling from west to east on victory. I was waiting at a red light. Another vehicle (vehicle 3)was waiting at the red light next to me. When the light turned green…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11161472
Air Bags
Tl the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. After starting the vehicle and engaging the gear shifter from park to drive, the driver's side air bag spontaneously deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to the head and face, which did not require medical attention. The front and rear seat passengers were not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
1 injury
ODI 11093251
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Crash reported
ODI 11083402
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The failure recurred. The dealer (crest ford flat rock in flat rock, mi, [redacted]) stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,000.
ODI 11030312
Air Bags
Takata recall i was in a accident last week. None of my airbags deployed it was a front end accident which resulted in the windshield and nearly all galss being broken as well as the other vehicles airbags deploying. Not a single airbag in my vehicle deployed. I was doing approxiamately 43 mph and the other vehicle pulled out in front of me causing me to t-bone the other vehicle. None of my airbags deployed.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10984213
Air Bags
Takata recall when i got into my vehicle getting ready to take off the airbags deployed right in my face i hurried an checked myself and my daughter was not hit they just exploded in my face. I got out the car an immediately called my insurance company because i thought my car has been hit and it was a delay in the airbags i was assured that no one had hot me and it was a factory malfunction recall and ford would…
ODI 10944188
Air Bags · Power Train
TAKATA RECALL.
ODI 10981441
Air Bags
Vehicle has passenger side airbag. Dash has indicator light stating "passenger airbag off". Light comes on when passenger is in seat advising airbag is off. Without seated passenger, light is out denoting airbag is on. It appears it is working the opposite of design. This happens while vehicle in motion or stationary. Unit has always operated this way. Ford/dealer would not repair under warranty or recall.
ODI 10823679
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford f-150. After the gear shift was switched into the drive position with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken hand and arm, a severed finger, and bruising on the body that required medical attention. A police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10788912
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While reversing, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact shifted into drive and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle crashed into a pole and a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised arm that did not require medical attention. In addition, the front and the rear passenger sustained neck, head, back and knees injuries that…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10762595
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v107000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
ODI 10706316
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driver and passenger air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 5/19/15*cn updated 7/1/2015 *js
ODI 10692233
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver side air bag unexpectedly deployed while starting the engine. The contact suffered injuries to the left arm during the incident. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who determined that the defect was due to a faulty air bag wire harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident but no assistance was…
1 injury
ODI 10567489
Air Bags · Steering
I was getting into my truck and when i was about to start my truck and leave my airbag deployed in my face my arm also hit my face an d i bruised up right away and swollen, i called a tow truck my insurance had my truck towed to the ford dealership, they told me they will not be able to take care of damages unless i pay them out of my pocket they did tell me there was a recall on my truck for the air bag deploying…
1 injury
ODI 10567071
Air Bags
My truck had been parked in my driveway overnight. This morning when i cranked up the truck, the passenger airbag deployed with no warning. There was no crash or previous incident such as hitting something weeks and months before this. Some recalls for the driver side suggest that a dash light will indicate a problem with the airbag, however, this was not the case for my truck. The airbag shattered the windshield…
ODI 10512312
Air Bags
Contacted ford regarding a recall of ford 150s including my model year that included a risk of airbag deployment. The airbag and horn on my f150 have stopped working, just as in the recall. However, ford says that my vehicle is not included, despite an identical problem. It is my understanding that nhtsa requested a larger recall than ford issued, one that would likely have included my vehicle. This is why i'm…
ODI 10573012
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). After the recall repairs were performed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact heard a ticking noise coming from the engine while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where…
ODI 10466389
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While parked, the contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 123,076.
ODI 10443458
Air Bags
Impact was in the front center of the pickup with the damage 24 inches into the engine area, the driver did have his seat belt on but he still hit the rear view mirror with his head and broke his left wrist and incurred many other injuries as a result. His injuries would have been lessened if the airbag and the seatbelt had worked the way there supposed to. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10430790
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light started to illuminate due to the air bag sensor under the hood being corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the air bag senor needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10425560
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving 50 mph when he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain the contact. The contact was thrown into the steering wheel and sustained a fractured disc in his back. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed but caught on fire while in tow. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10410743
Air Bags
This is in relation to an existing recall notice for 11s18. I have been trying to get this fixed since i got the recall notice may 9. I have called friendly ford springfield mo every tuesday and am told they do not have the part to fix it. The last time i was told to take it to another dealer farther away because they have it. They also told me to call the ford customer service number which i did and got a recording…
ODI 10408113
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving 10 mph when both the driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed. The contact had no visual, slammed on his brakes and caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of his vehicle. The front passenger side and bumper was damaged. The police was called and a report was filed. No one was injured and the vehicle was drivable. The dealer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10402951