Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
93V184000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1993 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 3322 | 12/17/1993 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/10/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These vehicles were built with nonfunctional air bag diagnostic modules intended for certain vehicles over 8,500 bls. gvwr. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The air bag supplemental restraint and the air bagwarning light will not function. this could result in reduced occupantprotection in the event of a collision that should activate the air bagsupplemental restraint system. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, install the correct air bag diagnostic module. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; driver.vehicle description: light duty trucks under 8,500 lbs. gvwr.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800- | |||||||||||||||
93V155000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 1500 | 08/26/1993 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/24/1993 | 10/05/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The design of the air bag diagnostic monitor causes the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can result ininjury to the driver. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a redesigned air bag diagnostic monitor. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior systems: passive restraints; air bag.vehicle description: light trucks equipped with air bag occupant protectionsystems.note: these vehicles have not been sold to retailers; the vehicles should stillbe at the dealer locations. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
BC0326961129 | 11/29/1996 | 50734 | When diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) on a 1994-1996 f150 or bronco that is not equipped with a passenger side air bag, check for proper ground from pin 7, circuit 629, at the air | 06/17/1997 | |
BC0057961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50818 | Diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) | 06/17/1997 | |
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
BC0326972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51436 | Air bag lamp flash-out code 33 on vehicles equiped with a passenger side air bag. *jd | 06/27/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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AIR BAGS | ||||||
RQ98006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/18/1998 | 08/15/2000 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 93V155000 | |
Air bag deploys because of a design problem with the air bag diagnostic monitor which causes the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
06/13/1995 | 20000 | 1 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. the contact stated that the parking brake would not hold the vehicle, which causes it to roll freely. secondly, the bumper is abnormally loose and rattles. as a result, the bumper could separate from the vehicle. thirdly, the seat back reclines suddenly. lastly, the front driver's side air bag warning light consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. the light indicates a failure within the air bag system. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id numbers 93v184000, 94v018000, 94v169001, and 96e010000. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 100,009. updated 6/2/09 *cn updated 06/04/09.*jb | |||
04/15/2005 | 30 | 1 | 09/11/1993 |
Speed was approx. 30 mph, making a bend when truck went straight which caused head-on collision. upon impact airbag did not deploy causing injury to arm, and chest area. nothing done to correct problem due to fact that vehicle was totaled | |||
07/01/1999 | 85000 | 3 | 01/02/1995 |
Cruise control doesn't activate. no activation light when on switch depressed. already had to change out the clocking mechanism, cost $300.00+. now get an intermittent airbag light, horn is sporadic. also on 3rd transmission due to that defective efod transmission. haven't towed anything. piece of crap. i'll never buy another ford.*ak | |||
10/10/2004 | 76000 | 2 | 04/20/1994 |
Flashing air bag,horn stopped working.*ak | |||
07/01/2004 | 3 | ||
My 1994 ford f-150 lightning seems to have the same type of problems reported by others in the complaint database on this site. i have the intermitent air bag warning light, loss of cruise control, and loss of horn. i was not aware that the airbag is no longer functional due to this. there are many entrees with the same brocken clockspring at fault. it would seem that ford has a dangerous defect that can compromise the safety of its customers. i hope that something can be done to remedy this problem without ford socking every owner with a $250.00 charge for their defective product. i also have the brocken plastic dash mount on the passenger side, which causes extreme dash bouncing at the slightes bump. i have looked on later model trucks with the same dash and the mounting bracket is different, it would seem ford diagnosed this problem but will not fix it in previous models. i hope that this information will be followed up with the manufacture and might cause some good.*ak | |||
05/12/2004 | 10 | ||
When driving the vehicle, at any speed the air bag warning light would appear on the dashboard intermittently. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the owner that the clock spring had failed. please add any additional information. *la | |||
05/22/2004 | 1 | ||
The consumer had the vehicle parked in the driveway, with the vehicle on, without warning the drivers side air bag deployed, the consumer sustained minor injuries from the air bag.please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
03/01/2004 | 65600 | 1 | 03/11/1999 |
1994 ford f150 with 65,600 miles. i am certain that the clock spring is bad which does control the airbag feature. this is a safety issue and should be recalled for replacement or reimbursement if replaced by owner already. i am aware that recalls have been issued for this same problem on other make vehicles. i am also aware of people who have went and had this part replaced on their own. | |||
11/11/2003 | 160000 | 1 | 06/22/1997 |
Apparently there is a problem with the clockspring in the steering column of the 1994 ford f-150. when this breaks, as it apparently often does, there is an open circuit between the air bag & the sensors rendering the airbag inoperable. i have not been in contact with the manufacturer yet, only the dealer. i just wanted others to know of this potential hazard. i found a forum on a google search on my problem (1994 ford f-150 flashing a code 32). with parts & labor this is going to be approximately $250.00 to repair. ford truck enthusiasts forums subject: 94 f150 electrical trouble non-member 94 f150 electrical trouble i just bought a 1994 ford f150 ext. cab 4x4 at an auction for 7700. runs and looks great but has wiring problem. no cruise or horn, airbag light blinks, blinkers work intermittently, int. light comes on dim when brakes applied, no stereo, and oil pressure gauge reads far left at low idle but fine otherwise. non-member 1. re: 94 f150 electrical trouble i don't have an answer for you, but i feel your pain. my air bag light just started flashing a code 32 (or 23). my cruise-control and horns also quit working. i'll let you know something when i get mine fixed. good luck. non-member 3. re: 94 f150 electrical trouble i've got much the same problem with my 94 lightning. no horn, no cruise, air bag 32 code. some one told me it could be the slip rings. any updates? club fte member 5. re: 94 f150 electrical trouble no horn, cruise, air bag light on. replace clockspring. 7. re: 94 f150 electrical trouble for some reason all the trucks we have owned from 92 on up seem to have a lot of problems inside the steering column with wiring. non-member 8. re: 94 f150 electrical trouble i have the same truck. the clock spring will have to be replaced. my truck is going on its third clock spring. according to the local dealer they are having a lot of problems with the clock springs and they are selling a lot of them. *la | |||
09/05/2003 | |||
While traveling 50-60 mph consumer's vehicle was in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained some injuries , mostly when the impact snapped his neck back. he hit another vehicle head on, because the person he collided with lost control of her vehicle.*ak | |||
1 | |||
Consumer states while traveling air bag indication light flashed intermittently. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
01/03/2003 | 187000 | 1 | |
The air bag light illuminated on several occasions. *ph *jb | |||
09/20/2002 | 1 | ||
A semi truck failed to yield the right away which caused an accident. the location and type of impact was described as t boned . the drivers side air bag did not deploy. nlm | |||
03/13/2002 | |||
93 v 155 000/passive restraint air bag: dealer and the manufacturer are unable to tell weather vehicle is or is not part of this recall. asking nhtsa to assist in this matter. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
Horn and cruise control are inoperable. air bag light blinks on and off.*ak | |||
10/01/1997 | |||
It is my understanding that the clock spring in the steering column is defective on this particular pick-up truck. i have talked with other truck owners that have had the same problem. it involves the air bag warning light, the turn signals, and the cruise control. it appears that this is a safety issue that should be dealt with by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
07/16/2001 | 2 | 07/04/1994 | |
Air bag sensor light stays on while driving. consumer believed this problem is due to clockspring malfunctioning. would like nhtsa to look into this matter. dealer was notified and unwilling to assist because vehicle was out of its warranty. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak | |||
05/15/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
Air bag light began flashing and speed control failed to work. diagnosed as broken clockspring assembly. no warranty at dealer. repairs cost $ 230.99. *ak | |||
03/05/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in vehicle collision with a tree, no deployment of the air bags during head on collision, consumer sustained minor injuries when mouth hit the steering column. *jb | |||
03/02/2001 | 01/01/1999 | ||
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
11/01/1994 | |||
The air bag light began to flash and after a few days the horn quit working. shortly after that time, the cruise control wouldn't work.*ak | |||
12/01/2000 | 1 | ||
Air bag light remained on and cruise control stopped operating. dealer notified, and informed consumer that no recall on that problem. *ak also the horn failed. *yh | |||
07/29/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
Air bag system is inopprotive along with the horn the air bag icon on the dash is flashing a code of 2 flashes and then 3 flashes the horn does work if may activated but not if activated by the switch on the stearing wheel. *ak | |||
09/01/2000 | |||
Airbag light on the panel is always on the horn . light has been on for the last three weeks. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
01/12/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
Tire separation & air bag light illuminated. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
Air bag and horn do not work. whenever air bag light illuminates, horn and air bag stop working. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
04/27/1999 | 08/10/1994 | ||
Airbag warning light is on due to a loose spring in the steering wheel. this could cause a malfunction in the deployment of the airbag. dealer has to replace spring. *ak | |||
Airbag warning light will come on and flash intermittently, indictating a defect. after vehicle is fully warmed up, the warning light will flash twice, stay off for approximately one second and then flash three times. this sequence is repeated until the vehicle is shut down. dealer cannot determine the cause. *ak | |||
02/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
Posssible corroded terminal pin in terminal block causing the driverside air bag to be inoperable and also causing the horn to be unoperable | |||
06/03/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
Defective clock spring malfunctioned which caused the airbag light to stay on, indicating there is a problem within the airbag system. it won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. *akthe consumer believes the airbag should be services at no cost since they are saftey related. *sb | |||
01/25/1999 | |||
Consumer noticed air bag warning lights blinking, when he tried to blow the horn the communicatiion was gone. consumer took vehicle dealership and was told that a clock spring was broken, and is causing the air bag light to blink and the horn not to work. *ak | |||
11/01/1998 | |||
Air bag indication light keeps flashing. dealer has been contacted. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
08/06/1998 | 3 | 06/01/1994 | |
1. both front and rear fuel pumps failed at 30000 miles and were replaced under warranty. front pump failed again at 60000 miles. ford refused any financial assistance or responsibilty for defective equipment at 60000. 2. air bag indicator light on dash flashed code 3-2 . dealer replaced clock spring module under dash placed at customer's expense. *ak | |||
07/24/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
No deployment of air bag in accident. | |||
1 | |||
No deployment of airbag in the accident. | |||
10/29/1996 | 1 | ||
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in 11:00 position accident, 45mph, the sensor was contacted. *ak consumer states it was raining and vehicle in front of him made an abrut stop which caused him to hit that vehcile and another vehicle hit the consumer.*jb | |||
08/09/1996 | 1 | ||
No deployment of airbag. | |||
04/10/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
During impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
02/03/2003 | 100000 | 1 | |
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb *ts | |||
11/02/2002 | 103000 | 1 | |
While starting the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed. there were no warnings on the dash indicating a problem. there is a recall for this problem but the consumers vehicle is not included due to vin. *ts *nlm | |||
04/22/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
My question is why did the air bag not deploy? the dealership reported on this form replaced the clock spring on the airbag maybe 6 months to a year ago. they also said that the bag would not deploy unless accident was at 28 mph and like hitting a stone wall without breaking. my son rear ended a neon hitting directly in the center of the truck bumper causing extensive damage to the trunk of the neon. the truck damage is that the bumper must be replaced as it bent and cracked along with bending the 1/4 brackests that attach it to the frame. the grill also needs to be replaced. i'm concerned because the dealership commented that if the airbag light is not on its operating correctly along with 28 mph comment. who's to say the bulb is not out or they connected the wires when the work was done or it's just not operable. being a life saving devise i'm a bit shaken because i don't have a good feeling that it would deploy. is it possible to clarify if what the dealership said is correct that it would not deploy unless accident was at or above 28 mph? the dealership did not give me the impression they would look at it either unless of course i was billed. thank you for your assistance in this matter.*ak | |||
12/19/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
No summary listed for that vehicle. *ak | |||
09/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
Horn assembly wasn't working. light flashed on & off for air bag. dealer said air bag wouldn't deploy upon impact. dealer diagnosed the clock spring to be the problem, it wore out over a period of time.*ak | |||
05/23/2000 | 0 | ||
Consumer's wife was hit by an oncoming automobile while sh stopped, and air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained some bruises.*ak | |||
08/10/1999 | 0 | ||
While vehicle was parked consumer was already inside of vehicle when his brother got inside and closed the door, the driver air bag deployed without a reason. *ak | |||
Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak | |||
10/19/1998 | 1 | ||
While traveling at 50mph the vehicle was in an head-on collision, and during the collision neither air bag deployed. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
04/30/1998 | |||
While driving 30 mph hit a tree head on, and airbag did not deploy. vehicle was totaled. one injured. *ak | |||
08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
Consumer was parked. when he turned the ignition switch the air bag deployed. there was a recall for airbag #93v-155 dated 9-14-93. *ak | |||
04/21/1998 | |||
During frontal impact at 20 to 30 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. please describe any details. *ak | |||
08/28/1997 | |||
While driving at 35mph the truck was involved in a collision in which the air bag did not deploy. the truck only had driver's air bag, and truck hit another vehicle in the side. but the truck used the front of the truck, so it was a head-on collision. consumer would like to know why the air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
07/24/1997 | 1 | ||
Owner hit another car front end and the air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
06/24/1997 | |||
During frontal collision dual air bags did not deploy and no response from the anti-lock braking system. injuries: bruises (shoulder and knee). *ak | |||
While starting vehicle the airbag deployed for no apparent reason, consumer was injured, causing damage to the face. consumer contacted the dealer, they said it was nothing they could do about it. *ak | |||
05/26/1997 | 0 | 06/01/1996 | |
Vehicle had been parked; got in & started vehicle; driver's side air bag deployed for no reason; there was no sign of tampering or being hit by another vehicle; notified the ford dealer of problem. *ak | |||
03/29/1997 | |||
Driving the vehicle at 25mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
04/10/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
No deployment of driver's air bag during an accident, resulting in injuries; also, transmission shifts poorly/premaure wear of tires/premature wea rof abs brakes/ noisy differential and keyless entry doesn't work properly. *ak | |||
09/14/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak *slc | |||
The air bag can deploy when the door is slammed shut. | |||
The design of the air bag diagnostic monitor causes the driver's side air bag to deploy wehn the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position. | |||
06/16/1996 | |||
Consumer was in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy and the seat belt didn't restrain . please describe .*ak | |||
08/04/1996 | 1 | ||
Driver side airbag deployed without warning, while vehicle was parked and driver getting into the vehicle. *ak consumer was injured. *slc | |||
04/10/1996 | 1 | ||
No deployment of driver's air bag in collision, resulting in an injury. dup 982801. *ak | |||
04/26/1996 | |||
During impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
04/10/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
During impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
05/07/1994 | 7 | ||
Drivers air bag did not inflate. | |||
02/16/1996 | |||
The truck was in a front-end accident and the air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
09/13/1995 | 3 | ||
No deployment of air bag in crash, resulting in injuries to drivers back and arm. *dsh | |||
02/16/1996 | |||
The driver side airbag did not deploy while in an accident, the accident was head-on, spoke with ford and have not heard from them. *ak | |||
01/07/1996 | |||
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision (12:00). tt | |||
11/24/1995 | |||
Air bag did not deploy when vehicle was involved in accident. please describe details. tt | |||
09/13/1995 | |||
Upon frontal collision, air bag failed to deploy. please describe details. tt | |||
11/17/1995 | |||
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 20 mph, driver side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Recall related 93v155000, frontal collision impact 12:00 position air bag did not deploy, speed 12 mph. tt consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
09/27/1995 | |||
Hit another vehicle at 40mph with the front corner of her truck and her airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
05/06/1995 | |||
In a frontal collision the driver side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
04/08/1995 | |||
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 35 mph, air deployed with a delay deployment. tt | |||
02/15/1995 | 1 | ||
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 48 mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. tt | |||
01/24/1995 | |||
Air bag did not deploy during a frontal collision. tt | |||
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
09/03/2002 | 124000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 |
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard intermittently and the horn had become inoperative. ts the clock spring was found to be faulty and caused the air bag to not deploy. scc | |||
While in vehicle noticed air bag indicator on at all time. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
10 | |||
Air bag warning light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
08/10/1999 | 0 | ||
While vehicle was parked consumer was already inside of vehicle when his brother got inside and closed the door, the driver air bag deployed without a reason. *ak |