2018 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
The front dashboard warped up in front and on the passenger side over the airbag. It was reported to the dealership , ford redd mccombs. Ford company approved to replace the dash. It was replaced after 5 months waiting. And no uncertainty of safety of dashboard over the passenger airbag ,possibly deplying or exploding. The second dash replacement has warped in the same areas and more. The areas over the passenger…
ODI 11297254
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2018 ford f-150 in motion approximately 45-50 mph. Struck by oncoming vehicle. Airbags did not deploy and seatbelt failed to work properly. The consumer provided photos.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11253965
Air Bags
The truck was hit by another vehicle in the drivers side door. Airbags deployed in all areas of the truck. About 5 minutes after the accident, it was noticed that the drivers side was on fire. The fire department came and put the fire out and stated it was caused by the airbag catching on fire. The truck was sitting where it stopped after the wreck. The wreck occurred when the other driver swerved into its path on a…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11129828
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ford f-150. While the contact's vehicle was idling, it was rear ended and pushed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags not deploy. Upon speaking with the driver who struck the contact's vehicle, they noticed white smoke inside the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11127880
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
On 8/11/2018 i was involve in a really bad with my new 2018 ford f150 platinum i was coming home an it was raining all of a sudden the precollision system that alerts me started acting up i then apply brakes that was the worse mistake the trucks did not brake it slam my brakes so hard that made my truck fish tale out of control that threw me towards a concrete wall at speeds 65 miles the worse thing is that not one…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11141954
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
June 21, 2018 we were driving down hwy 1 bypass in forrest city, ar and were hit on the driver's side, passenger door and gas tank area. The truck took the impact well and we spun 180 degrees to the opposite side of the road. The side and curtain airbags deployed and my two small children in the back seat were unharmed, including the one whose door took most of the impact. My hip was injured from the air bag that…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11114065
Air Bags
The dash over the passenger front air bag is bulging / warping upwards. The dash is also severely warping over both defroster ducts. Yesterday it was taken to the dealer to start the warranty repair procedure. Today the service manager called and told me that ford motor company has a tsb that states that ford no longer authorizes any repair attempts for this problem on 2015 - 2018 f-150's ford has known about this…
ODI 11110895
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Driving home a deer ran into driver side of vehicle causing minor damage and side curtain air bags deployed. Pulled over and vehicle called 911. After inspecting vehicle and witnesses from across the road made sure we were safe, it was determined the vehicle could be driven. This took about 5 to 10 minutes. While attempting to start the vehicle, the passenger went to remove a purse from the back passenger side seat…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11111822
Air Bags · Electrical System
On may 27, 2018, i was making a left turn at the intersection of 19th ave se and 121st st se in everett, wa when i was struck by a vehicle traveling the opposite direction. There was a collision damage sustained to the right bedside of the vehicle caused by the vehicle due to vehicle impact. In addition, all airbags deployed and a fire started in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Farmers insurance hired a 3rd party…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11113160
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
During a head on collision the airbags attempted to deploy though did not, instead the drivers pillar airbag system caught fire, melting through the seatbelt sending flames up the side of the drivers seat, which prevented the fuel disconnect system from engaging as well it did not dial 911 from the connected phone as it should have after the crash.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11097937
Air Bags
Vehicle pulled out in front of me causing a frontal collision. That impact forced me and my vehicle to collide with another stationary vehicle head on. None of the airbags in my ford f150 deployed. My speed at time of first collision was 40 mph. Speed at time of second subsequent collision is unknown. This incident happened on a city street. I have a witness dashcam video of the incident if i could upload somehow.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11102013
Air Bags
I had a front collision with a bridge concrete support...i was driving approx 30-35mph at impact. The smell of gun powder was evident after crash. The horn was beeping, the flashers were flashing and the plastic around the top interior steering column was up. The air bag light was on at dash...no bag deployed. $4000 damage to truck...i have a separated rib and nerve issues in my back. This happened on 2-28-2018. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11076738
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle drove over black ice and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained whiplash injuries and a concussion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (nemer ford, [redacted], queensbury, ny 12804), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11055541