Head on collison. Air bags did not deploy. Car was totaled.
2016 Ford Edge airbags problems
15 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,498. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 64,498
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Edge airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Recall number 17V123000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2016 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle ahead abruptly stopped, and the contact was unable to slow the vehicle in time. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 17V123000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the air bag in the steering wheel would suddenly detach causing the air bag to fall from the housing. The contact had to manually install the air bag into the housing. The contact stated that the failure recurred while turning the steering wheel. The dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The dealer was contacted and fixed the issue at no cost.
Front end impact into a tree; multiple airbags deployed with the exception of the primary driver's side steer wheel airbag. The car sensed and attempted to call 911 but was in a rural area. Just concerned about why that with all the other airbags deployed and no sensor noted to activate the steering wheel airbag.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford edge. While driving at a low rate of speed, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy upon initial impact. As a result, the contact's upper body went into the passenger seat and caused his foot to become wedged into the accelerator pedal. The vehicle then crashed into a garage. Only the driver's side leg air bag deployed during the second impact. The contact sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury, which caused him to have neck surgery. The driver of the other vehicle sought medical attention for their unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was unknown. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the insurance company (claim number: 01-001-969010). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and provided case number: cas-24820768. The failure mileage was 44,857.
I was traveling 35 MPH on highway 20/20 in garden city idaho, a car pulled out of a parking lot without stopping. I hit the drivers side of his car. My edge was totaled. I hit hard and had a passenger in the front seat and two more in the back. The airbags did not deploy and I feel they should have. The only one that did was the skirt airbag at my legs.
Takata recall
Takata recall autonation has sent a letter for recall on takata airbags but has no replacement airbags.there is also a recall for corroded gas tank. I see none of these in your recall database so I assume the recall has been rescinded.I was waiting for airbags to come in to get it repaired together. That never happened. This is a complaint about the process which leaves it unresolved by ford.
Sept 5,2018 had a bad accident whole from end crushed hit my head on side window and bruised ribs from seat belt air bag never went off. The other car involved air bags deployed front and side, collisuion shop even said air bags should have gone off the car was in motion crossing street on a city street couldn't even drive car had to be towed
I had an accident on november 30, 2016. I was hit head on on a city street and spun around. I tried to put my foot on the brakes because my car kept going but the airbag was in the way and I couldn't get to the brake. My car kept going and I was headed for an office building. I ran into the building because I couldn't get my foot on the brake due to the airbag in the way. This accident could have been much worse if there were other cars in the area that I needed to avoid or if I was headed for a cliff my car was totaled.
Questions about the 2016 Ford Edge airbags
Does the 2016 Ford Edge have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Ford Edge, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,498 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Edge airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V123000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Edge have bad airbags?
The Ford Edge model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (438 complaints), 2007 (330 complaints) and 2010 (287 complaints).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
Engine 414Brakes 157Steering 102Transmission 88Visibility 44Driver assistance 40Electrical 38Body 32Fuel system 25Wheels 21Acceleration 20Lights 10Seat belts 9Suspension 7Locks 3Tires 2
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