2008 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- police report · 6 records
- report filed · 6 records
- rear ended · 4 records
- deploy police · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I,(mr.[xxx])was driving my grandchildren home and they live @1025 [xxx] dr.,and was driving on a dirt road and swerved to avoid hitting a deer,and oversteered and hit a large tree head on and the air-bags did not employ,leaving us with all kinds of medical cost,thanks to my insurance company(geico) [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11281829
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall i was taking my grandchildren home on a dirt road and hit a deer which spun me around and smashed into a big tree head on.the crash was so hard that the front bumper was crushed against the motor block,declared totalled from my insurance company.myself,i had a whiplash,my great niece (passenger) broke her wrist,my grandson has leg problems and my granddaughter hit her head real hard!mr. (xxxxx) the…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11209810
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving an unknown speed, when the vehicle hit a deer causing the contact to lose control and hit a tree. The contact stated the front of the vehicle received the majority of the impact. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated medical attention was provided for 4 people but the injuries were unknown. A police report was not filed. The…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11209806
Air Bags
Airbag did not fully deploy in frontal collision driving highway speed of 65mph and upon striking a tree after losing control over tire issue. I remember airbag opened like a balloon and then deflating as soon as it opened up and it seemed like it was rolled. I remember waking up to find myself being life flighted to hospital. I sustained several injuries which i'm blessed to be alive. I suffered head injury which…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11186029
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON
ODI 11164202
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended a vehicle. In turn, the contact's vehicle was also rear ended by another vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and the passenger were injured, but did not receive medical attention. The driver who rear ended the contact was transported to the hospital in an ambulance as a precaution.…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11141076
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 48 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of a dodge dakota. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, back, and neck, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063317
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the driver lost steering control and crashed into a tree. The crash was contributed to a medical condition. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was fatally injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10823533
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While making a left turn, another vehicle failed to yield for a red light and crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The ambulance took the contact to the hospital with a contusion and bruises to the legs, left arm, abdomen, and neck. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location and was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10786678
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
ODI 10725223
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag stays on all the time do not matter what you do it has a code of 1869
ODI 10725122
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10722608
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Eighteen months later, while reversing at 10 mph, the brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10701629
Air Bags
Hit a cow driving at 55mph which totaled the truck. The air bags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10533411
Air Bags · Seat Belts
On march 24, 2013, my girlfriend and i were driving to denver international airprt via i-70 east bound. My truck as well as multiple other vehicles hit some black ice on a long bridge i-70 east bound. By truck slid side ways and hit the concrete median head on and at same time was hit by another out of control vehicle which hit me in the drivers door. This caused my vehicle to spin several times across 3 lanes and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10515472
Air Bags · Seat Belts
On march 24, 2013 my girlfriend and i were east bound on i 70 going to denver airport to pick up her minor child. At approx. 274 exit, my truck started sliding on ice and hit head on into median concrete barrier. At the same time i was struck by another out of control vehicle and was pushed to the shoulder side of the interstate hitting the on-ramp guard rail at approx. 45 mph head on. The passenger seat belt did…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10507419
Air Bags
In feb 2011, i called for about my 2008 ford f-150 regarding the airbag light going on and off and ford will do nothing about it. I just read that 1.2 mil f-150's were being recalled for the same issue. They said my vin does not qualify for recall. Vin # [xxx]. So, because i don't have $500-$900 for the repair, i get to wait to be injured. Not right! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
ODI 10395875
Air Bags
I was in a four car pile up on interstate 75, going approximately 55 mph when traffic came to an abrupt and crashed directly head on into the car in front of me. After the initial hit, i was rear ended by a tow car, slamming me into the car with extremely force again. My car had to be towed because the whole front had very severe damage, along with the damage to the rear. The safety issue is that my airbags never…
Crash reported
ODI 10346628
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. That contact stated while traveling at 45 mph, he crashed into a pole. The contact could not recall the details of the crash and had lost consciousness when crashing into the pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The police advised that the air bags should have deployed upon impact at the speed the contact was traveling. The vehicle was not inspected…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10345593
Air Bags
I purchased my 2008 ford f150 in 11-26-07. I have had electrical problems from the start.when i turn on my head lites all console lites go blank. My main concern though is that my air bags electrical is also messed up.i was in an accident .i hit a donkey!smashed the front end in,and no airbag ever went off! I am concerned about my safety and the safety of my children. I have proof and just need information and or…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10399237