Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| In a 45 mile an hour roll over in a ford f150 my son as a passenger wearing his seat belt was ejected from the vehicle causing great bodily harm. the seat assembly broke loose from the floor frame, seat belt broke and he was along with the driver ejected through the passenger door which opened during the roll over. after ejection of the passengers the truck traveled over a small bank into a stream bed and exploded into fire. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2006 | 137000 | 1 | 02/03/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's abs and airbag warning light remained illuminated while driving. the dealer has not been alerted. the vehicle has not been repaired. there were no pictures of the incident. | |||
| 11/08/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 11/22/1998 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control:cruise control. the parts needed for recall repairs were not available at the local dealership. he spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts were not available at this time. *ak updated 12/27/2005. the tires had excessive wear at 20000 miles. the seat belt roller has been replaced three times. the air bag control was replaced. both doors had stress fractures. the rear brake lines were not secured properly which resulted in wear . the wheel hubs came off while driving at highway speed. the driver side exterior rearview mirror was defective. *nm | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| After a minor bump was hit in the road at 10 mph, the front air bag inadvertently deployed, which caused the consumer to pull over. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2098 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Airbags deployed without an impact, while moving in vehicle. | |||
| 02/07/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was involved in an accident where the vehicle was hit and ended up facing oncoming traffic, another vehicle hit head on and the airbags experienced no deployment, the consumer was injured in the accident. (attorney for client) *slc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 172000 | 1 | 07/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while driving 5 mph, the front air bags deployed without warning or an impact. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. no repairs were made. the rearview mirror shattered and cut the driver's hand. the failure mileage was 172,000 and current mileage was 175,759. the consumer stated has included the cheapest estimate for repairs and multiple pictures of the vehicle. updated 11/14/07 *tr | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 68000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| While driving 30 mph driver's air bag inadvertently deployed. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak dealer and collision center state that sensor shows deployment was caused by an accident, but vehicle was not in an accident. *bf | |||
| 01/29/2005 | 1 | 07/01/2003 | |
| Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 45 mph. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. manufacturer will be notified by owner.*ak manufacturer was notified and stated that the air bags functioned properly. *tt | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided with a deer. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop. *ak | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While making a right turn another vehicle going in the wrong lane hit consumer's vehicle head on. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. consumer had the vehicle towed to the body shop. *ak | |||
| 12/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 mph. upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. driver sustained throat and hip injuries when hitting the steering wheel. also, passenger's head hit the dashboard and sustained a knot. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 06/10/1999 |
| Driver and passenger airbags failed to activate during a 45 to 50 mph front end impact. *nlm | |||
| 07/26/2002 | |||
| Consumer was traveling at 30 mph when another vehicle crossed his path and consumer slammed into the rear. consumer states that none of the vehicles airbags deployed. please provide any further information. *mr | |||
| 06/16/2002 | |||
| Front crash at 45 mph,and neither airbag deployed. minor injuries to driver, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| While driving at 30mph, consumer was involved in frontal collison and drivers side airbag deployed, but driver still hit windshield.*ak *mj | |||
| While driving 50 or 60 mph hit a retainer wall hea-on and airbags did not deploy. frontal impact. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| This crash crushed the bumper,grill radiator, cross supports and the 2 fenders. air bags failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash when it hit a cement barrier traveling approximately 55 mph. both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this incident. vehicle has not been examined to determine a reason for this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2001 | |||
| While traveling 35mph vehicle was hit on side by another vehicle and spun around, hitting a tree head-on by passenger's side. neither air bag deployed. vehicle was totaled. had 1 injury and emergency room treatment.*ak | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 50 mph and switching lane to left tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit hard wall on side. upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and air bag light came on and remained on.*ak | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 50 mph switched lane to left and tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit a wall very hard on side. air bags did not deploy, but air bag light had been on for long time.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Consumer was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak *slc | |||
| 12/09/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Head-on frontal collision of 40 -45 mph. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy, and passenger's front seat belt failed to lock. dealer / manufacturer were notified. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While traveling at 45 mph consumer broadsided another vehicle, a jeep grand cherokee, but air bags did not deploy. other affected vehicle's airbags did deploy. 2 people in primary vehicle were wearing seatbelts, minor injuries occurred. roads were wet and vehicle had no traction while trying to stop. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had a head-on collison with another automobile. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer was slightly injuried. consumer was traveling approximately 45mph.*ak | |||
| 02/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While standing at a red light both front air bags deployed suddenly without an accident, nor rear ended just deployed.ak | |||
| While warming transmission was released while applying brakes, and vehicle took off. after 20 feet vehicle hit a house, and air bags deployed. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 8 | ||
| Master cylinder faulty but dealer says they cannot find the problem, faulty master cylinder resulted in a vehicle accident where there was no deployment of the drivers side air bag. nlm | |||
| 05/30/2000 | |||
| While traveling at highway speed of 65 mph 4- wheel drive engaged by itself, causing vehicle to jump across the road into an embankment and rollover twice into an upright position. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified. no injuries reported. fell free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| While honking the horn abruptly with both hands the drivers side airbag deployed falsly and violently resulting in burn and bruise on left arm, back pain and fear. nlm | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| No deployment of passenger side frontal air bag during frontal collision. nlm | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 1 | 06/10/1999 | |
| Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 10 mph, causing both air bags to deploy. dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.*ak *yh | |||
| 12/17/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I was struck hed on by a vehicle that was traveling at 50+mph and neither of my airbags deployed. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2000 | |||
| Involved in front end accident, and dual air bags did not deploy due to missing airbag sensor which was investigated by insurance investigator and private mechanic. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While traveling approx. 50mph a car crossed the road in front of me causing me to t bone him and neither driverside side nor passenger side air bag deployed?? *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| While driving on the highway 60mph there were two cars ahead being towed with no lights on. consumer didn't see them, and struck them from behind. neither airbags deployed. contact dealer for repairs. parked in front of the trailer, thought the park lever was up, but it was in neutral with hand brakes on vehicle rolled forwards, and hit the trailer, cause airbags to deploy. *ak | |||
| Consumer state while traveling 45 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy.please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1999 | |||
| When truck crashed into the passenger's side rear quarter panel of another vehicle, traveling 27-30 mph , there was no deployment of the frontal air bags. the engine was pushed back against the fire wall, the frame was bent. the whole front was totaled . truck is not driveable. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | |||
| While driving in neighborhood a vehicle in front of passenger's vehicle passed the light on the left hand side, and another vehicle went through a red light, and crashed into the other car in front of consumer. upon impact, neither airbags deployed. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1999 | 8 | 06/25/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in collision, no deployment of air bags during collision. mjs | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| While driving at 25 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and ran into consumer's path, causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in front . upon impact, driver / passenger's side air bags did not deploy. both driver/passenger sustained injuries. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| While driving, driver's side/ assenger's side airbags deployed unexpectedly . in addition, passenger's side airbag deployed with the manufacturer's installed on/off switch turned in the off position. dealer will not repair the vehicle. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1999 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 50 - 60 mph consumer was forced to slam on the brakes because the car infront had stopped. while putting on brakes abs locked up, and consumer rear ended vehicle that was in front. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving stopped at a traffic light. consumer proceeded to go through the traffic light and throttle got stuck. consumer rear ended another car. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer took car to dealer ,and dealer said there was nothing they could do. consumer does not feel safe driving vehicle, and does not want vehicle anymore. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| Was traveling approximately 15mph & ran red light. hit another vehicle on right side. checked other vehicle & returned. started to move f150 & was turning steering wheel. air bag popped (puffed) out, on fire, & fell into driver's lap. did not exploded like it was suppose to do. mjs | |||
| 1 | 12/18/1998 | ||
| While trying to activate horn false/violent deployment of driver's side air bag, resulting in injury to consumer and collision due to loss of control from air bag deployment. mjs | |||
| While traveling 45 mph vehicle was involved in an accident. upon impact, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| With 55 mph impact ,driver hit vehicle with frontend , dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to driver and passenger even with seatbelts on. *ak | |||
| Driving at approx. 65-70 mph rearended anothe rvehicle , passenger's side airbag did not deploy, but driver side did ,causing injuries to passenger. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1999 | |||
| While driving on a city street just turning a corner while pulling a trailer at approximately 20mph, light changed, driver hit brakes about to take off, another vehicle hit consumer on the right front fender. upon impact, neither airbag deployed. but when consumer went to move vehicle, then driver's side airbag deployed, burning consumer's fingers.contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| False and violent deployment of air bags when driver slammed on brakes and went over rail road tracks, both air bags deployed blowing drivers hands of the steering wheel and bruising drivers ribs. nlm | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Lost control of vehicle while driving 45-50mph on rain slick roads. vehicle hit a pole, head on, on side of road & neither air bags deployed upon impact. driver hit head on steering wheel. had emergency treatment. *ak | |||
| 07/28/1999 | |||
| While traveling 55 vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. *ak | |||
| 06/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Was traveling 50-60 mphn when another vehicle ran a stop sign. ford hit the left rear of the other vehicle. upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1999 | |||
| While driving at 40 mp, another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and was rear ended. upon impact, driver's side and passager's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | |||
| Consumer was in a head-on accident at 50 mph. and neither one of the air bag deployed. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving consumer hittire on the rear of a tractor, vehicle bounced away, and air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 5-10 mph the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed. dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. repair work scheduled for remedy of problem when air bag order comes in. *ak *ml | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 33298 | 1 | 10/15/1999 |
| Drivers side air bag indicator light, comes on/stays on/then sometimes goes off. ford dealer says airbag will probably not work in crash / needs to be replaced. checked by tower ford twice in one week. reset light=$52.00, second time ford dealer wants to replace air bag module @ $195.00. only 33,298 miles. safety item should be repaired / built ford tough! *la | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 33298 | 1 | 10/15/1999 |
| Drivers side air bag indicator light, comes on/stays on/then sometimes goes off. ford dealer says airbag will probably not work in crash / needs to be replaced. checked by tower ford twice in one week. reset light=$52.00, second time ford dealer wants to replace air bag module @ $195.00. only 33,298 miles. safety item should be repaired / built ford tough! *la | |||
| Consumer state while traveling 45 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy.please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| While driving, driver's side/ assenger's side airbags deployed unexpectedly . in addition, passenger's side airbag deployed with the manufacturer's installed on/off switch turned in the off position. dealer will not repair the vehicle. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||