2005 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 21 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 13 records
- side deployed · 10 records
- failure current · 9 records
- deployed without · 8 records
- current failure · 8 records
- failure mileages · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were not yet available. After waiting a few weeks, the contact was again informed that the…
ODI 10410260
Air Bags
I cannot get the recall parts for the airbags on my 2005 ford f150. No one has them!!! And cannot say when they will be in. What if something happens in the meantime???? And why do a recall if you don't have the parts!!!! Outrageous. *tr
ODI 10406177
Air Bags · Inflator Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated after receiving nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 11v107000: ( air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer schedule an appointment but later stated to the contact that the parts were not available. The dealer stated they would call the contact when the parts were available. The contact was not…
ODI 10407503
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. The parts had since been unavailable for approximately five months. The…
ODI 10429944
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In a three car accident. The 1st car turned on their signal at the same time attempted to turn into their driveway, the 2nd car hit the 1st car from the rear, as my f-150 approached the 2nd vehicle, i applied the brakes to stop before colliding into 2nd vehicle and the brakes became soft and did not slow the f-150, the f-150 was traveling at well below the posted speed limit, air-bags did not deploy, there fore…
Crash reported
ODI 10404104
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that as he entered the vehicle and started the ignition, the driver side air bag deployed independently. He received injuries to the arm and was knocked unconscious from being struck by the air bag. The contact was then transported to the hospital. The vehicle was not neither inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
1 injury
ODI 10394227
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v107000 (air bags). Auffenberg ford o'fallon (115 regency park, o'fallon, il 62269, [redacted]) replaced the clock spring assembly on the driver's side as well as the wiring harness on march 22, 2011, but the remedy failed. On march 25, 2015,…
ODI 11162244
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was also contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,100. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/05/11
ODI 10384470
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10367115
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000. Updated 01/11/11*lj
ODI 10368539
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bags exploded five seconds after starting the vehicle. As a result, the contact suffered burns on the left hand and wrist. The manufacturer sent and investigator to examine the vehicle and the investigator could not locate a failure. The manufacturer also informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. The contact later received a…
1 injury
ODI 10446314
Air Bags
I had just shifted into reverse, and looking over my right shoulder began backing out of a business parking lot, when suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. I experienced cuts and bruising to my left forearm and a redness appearance of my left side neck and face.
1 injury
ODI 10364669
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 pickup truck. The contact started the vehicle and the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained minor injuries to his arm and chest from the air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the dealer was called and the contact informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that he would have to seek advisement from the…
1 injury
ODI 10356641
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently while driving any speed. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10384196
Air Bags
I have a 2005 ford f-150. When i started my truck last week and put it into drive to pull away from my parking spot my airbag deployed. I have taken my truck in and they told me chaffed wires caused the problem. *tr
ODI 10356509
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that he was at a complete stop when the air bags deployed. The contact sustained major injuries to his stomach. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle. They also stated that they would like to inspect the vehicle to determine why the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
1 injury
ODI 10348582
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 . While driving 35 mph the vehicle's tires bounced on gravel and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained face and wrist injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were 63482.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10354181
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag deployed. He stated that there was a loud noise when the air bag deployed and his clothes were stained from the material in the air bag. The vehicle was towed to and was currently at an authorized ford dealer. The approximate failure and current mileages were 65,000.
ODI 10341601
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving at 5 mph, the air bags independently deployed without being involved in a crash. The contact sustained bruises to his left hand. The dealer would not provide any assistance and advised that the vehicle would be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired or investigated for the cause of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and…
1 injury
ODI 10343153
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling when the air bags suddenly deployed. The passenger side deployed first and the driver side deployed twenty seconds later. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop but the cause of the failure was unknown at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 35,000.
1 injury
ODI 10328784
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving approximately 10 mph in reverse, the frontal air bag deployed without warrant. The contact sustained unknown injuries when the air bag deployed. The manufacturer stated that if the contact waived all rights for any future claims then they would repair the air bag. The manufacturer stated that the unwarranted air bag deployment would be investigated. The vehicle…
1 injury
ODI 10330110
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. After starting the vehicle the driver-side airbag deployed without warning in his face. He then turned off the vehicle . The dealer was contacted and they advised him to bring in the vehicle . No repairs were made, because the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 68000.
ODI 10296375
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. When starting the vehicle, the airbags deployed without warning. He then turned off the engine and disconnected the battery. He was able to turn the horn off. There were no injuries. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they have never heard of this type of failure. They then added that because of the mileage and age of the vehicle, they would not assume any…
ODI 10292087
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving 2 mph, the air bags deployed while driving through a traffic light. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. The dealer was unable to tell the contact what caused the air bags to deploy. A complaint was filed with consumer affairs. The failure mileage was 92,000. Pco contacted consumer: unk if abl was illuminated at time. Driver received minor burises…
1 injury
ODI 10302982
Air Bags
2005 ford f150 airbag deployed for no reason while i was in reverse. *tr
ODI 10331413