2015 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I had a significant front end collision and the airbags did not deploy. I was traveling at least 70 mph on the interstate when i collided with another vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 11291427
Air Bags
The plastic around the ford emblem bottom side of the column air bag is cracked. I'm concerned that this might affect the safe operation of the bag, allowing moisture to enter into st sealed system. Also the cracked plastic is very sharp
ODI 11292441
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph and starting to fall asleep behind the wheel, the vehicle veered to the left to avoid crashing into a tree but when the brake pedal was pressed it failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact (driver) sustained chest, head, and a fractured sternum injuries when he…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11242915
Air Bags
Hit a tree at 55 miles per hour and airbags never deployed. Went from 55miles per hour to 0 instantly and if it wasn't for us wearing seat belts we would both be dead. The passenger got 3 cracked vertebrae and will be disabled for life. The driver hit the steering wheel and got a crushed his sternum which leaves him immobile for 6months to let his sternum heal on it's own.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11219828
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While accelerating from a stop sign, the contact crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver's seat belt exploded, which included smoke and a burning odor. The contact sustained back injuries that did not require medical attention. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11143035
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Unknown if takata recall or other air bag issue. I am investigating officer not vehicle owner. Observed that post moving 2 car intersection crash and airbag deployment, b-pillar started on fire, melting seat belt, most of b-pillar and parts of curtain and side airbags. Fire put itself out. Owner was not injured but concerned. Heat appeared to have melted seat belt through, air bags were burnt. Case#m18-1676
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11078447
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
April 26, 2017 the following components malfunctioned simultaneously when returning to truck from shopping: running boards would not deploy or retract; airbag(s) warning light on dash was lit; climate control system, both heat and cooling was out of service; front windows would not respond to controls; seat comfort functions did not work; mirror adjustment and retraction inoperable; back-up system and warnings…
ODI 10995564
Air Bags · Seat Belts
While passanger seat is occupied by a fully grown adult with seatbelt fastened, airbag turns off, seemingly at random. Vehicle was in motion on city streets.
ODI 10979017
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Driving the ford f150 (v6 ecoboost) on a city street (35 mph) it has failed at random times (i've now seen this issue more than 3 times) usually with 3 major failures. These 3 failures (1) engine, transmission, and emissions 2) brakes & suspension 3) restratins & driver assistance) cause the truck to transition to 'limp' mode which can actually be just as hazardous. If i'm turning onto a road with a 55+ mph speed…
ODI 10909631
Air Bags
Airbag light on dash illuminated took truck to dealer found seat position sensor under passenger seat broken changed sensor no explanation how sensor might have gotten broken. Not covered by warranty bad ford engineering.
ODI 10897552
Air Bags · Seat Belts
During a accident where i rear ended another vehicle that was either stopped or at a very slow roll on a off-ramp (traffic was backed up from a wreck further up), neither my airbags or my seat belt restrained me. The result being me hitting the steering wheel with my chest and abdomen. I had bruising on my lower abdomen and extensive injuries to my back, neck and hips. The chiropractor hopes to have me back to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10894685
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle jerked to the left and the contact crashed into a guardrail. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and had a slight concussion. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side lower ball joint failed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10838508
Air Bags · Body
While driving brand new 2015 f150xlt supercrew with 6.5ft bed i was full stopped about 20ft behind a car that was waiting for another car to turn as i looked up in rear view mirror saw another truck coming behind me down hill at approximatley 45mph the speed limit on the state route 2 lane just before entering town. I heard him lock up his brakes and slam into the back of my truck pushing me 15 to 20ft slamming me…
Crash reported
ODI 10820584
Air Bags
Pickup crashed into side of passenger car (t-bone) at 50mph. Air bags failed to deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10779207
Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Power Train · Structure · Tires
2015 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to airbag problems, ignition problems and vehicle tires issues. *smd the consumer stated the a/c blew out hot air, the transmission was jerky when he applied the brake, then the accelerator. When the vehicle was first started, there was a loud grinding/growling noise coming from underneath the vehicle by the driver front wheel, there was excessive cabin noise, and tire…
ODI 10807026
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, a vehicle ran the stop sign and crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and landed in a ditch. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained serious head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10732974