2013 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:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- police report · 7 records
- report filed · 6 records
- failed deploy · 5 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a clicking noise emerging from the fuse box inside the cabin. The vehicle lost all electrical capability and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure…
ODI 11202945
Air Bags
2013 ford f-150. Consumer provides additional documentation for case regard vehicle crashing into a rock wall barrier and the front driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. *as *tr
Crash reported
ODI 11186453
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated. Baystate ford, inc ([redacted], south easton, ma 02375, [redacted]) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 11186238
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Transmission malfunction, will not engage when vehicle is stopped. Seems like it is stuck in 5th gear. Odo reads ------, airbag and seat belt light comes on. Speedometer goes to zero. When i turn engine off and back on, it operates normal for a few miles. Was almost t-boned by semi this morning because the transmission would not engage when i pulled into intersection.
ODI 11084318
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Without warning my rear wheels & drivetrain locked up while driving. My vehicle suddenly lost control and i had to drive into the grassy shoulder at around 35 mph to avoid being in traffic. As the problem was occuring, the speedometer went to 0 mph and the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle mileage in the cluster showed all dashes. The transmission felt like it was disconnected from the engine, and transmission…
ODI 11081841
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
03/31/17 vin [xxx] was rear ended at 80 mph. [xxx] was pushed into the concrete center divider upon impact the drivers airbag failed to deploy, resulting in injury to the driver. Drivers side curtains deployed. Vehicle is preserved in evidence. Detailed photos and police report are available of inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10979265
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The side air bags deployed, but the frontal air bags did not deploy. The contact was ejected out of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and face, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was not…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10925747
Air Bags
For unknown reason, airbag light came on. Clicking both front seatbelts does not turn off. Mileage on truck 44434.
ODI 10881612
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving over uneven terrain, the air bag light remained illuminated. The light would not dim unless the contact connected the seat belt. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 73,500.
ODI 10874341
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph on a two lane road, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle veered to the left, sideswiping another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10917649
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels
We have taken this vehicle in three times for squeeling brakes and it still makes a high pitched noise when i stop.
ODI 10854528
Air Bags
I was in a wreck my truck was hit right on the airbag sensor so hard that it was pushed into the radiator and my airbags did not deploy caused me to hit my head off the window tow truck driver couldn't believe the airbags didn't go off police report filed failure milage was 80000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10794955
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the preceding vehicle lost control and the contact crashed into the front porch of a building. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and minor bruising that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic per the insurance company's request. The manufacturer was not notified…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10783453
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete barrier and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10725229
Air Bags
The driver side airbag warning light in my 2013 ford f-150 recently has become and remains constantly lit up. After reading about all of ford's recent airbag recall issues it seems that the issue with my driver side airbag may be consistent with the defects that led to those recalls by ford. Upon contacting the ford dealership where i purchased my truck as well as the ford customer relations department i was…
ODI 10715758
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
On january 13, 2015 i was involved in a head collision with a 18 wheeler. The scenario was a two lane highway (hwy 67, lakeside , ca), there is minimal room for error and upon impact. I remember my brakes depressing completely to the floor board , yet as though there was no air lines. It has been a long recovery, which is why certain things are returning slowly. Yet, i remember that my brakes felt off or…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10855278
Air Bags · Hood
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle from the front passenger side. During the crash, the hood opened and smashed through the windshield and into the front passenger seat. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to the neck and lacerations to the head and both hands that did not require…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10676607
Air Bags
While in motion, with an adult passenger buckled in, the indicator light for the passenger side air bag often indicates the air bag is off. This has been ongoing since the truck was purchased. We have complained to the dealership several times. Date indicated below does not at all reflect the number of times this has occurred.
ODI 11113812
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system, cruise control system and other electrical issues. *smd the consumer stated he returned the vehicle to the dealer twice, for the issues. The dealer failed to identify any electrical faults in the air bag system. A month later, during service on the air bags, the horn failed to operate. *jb
ODI 10625680
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f- 150. The contact stated that the passenger air bags sensor failed to engage whenever his wife sat in the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 2,100. Updated 12/23/13*lj…
ODI 10553961