Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 403
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 20
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
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 403 stored complaint records:
- 212 indicate a crash
- 167 indicate injury
- 17 indicate fire
- 9 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Frontal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 1–30k mi | 76 |
| 30–60k mi | 70 |
| 100–150k mi | 57 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
Complaint evidence
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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 · 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
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford f-150. While the contact's fiance was driving 35 mph, a deer ran into the road and caused the driver to swerve and crash into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver sustained a broken left wrist and struck his head on the windshield. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11268659
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 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 · Steering
One week ago left work and turned on truck. When starting to pull out of parking space abs light came on dash. After getting home and calling dealer to have inspection, was informed it would be 2 weeks to get in for service. As vehicle is daily driver continued to drive around town and to work, a few days after regular use steering column started getting harder to turn and developed clicking sound. Called another…
ODI 11222722
Air Bags
The indicator light for the driver side airbag turns on at random times while driving. I had the error codes ran by the dealership and there is a malfunctioning weight sensor in the seat rail, which was recalled for the passenger side of this same make and model. This light coming on will not usually shut off until the truck is shut off and then it will reset. This has been occurring since april of 2019 and has…
ODI 11220284
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