2011 Ford Escape: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · 148,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 35-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled over and crashed into a residence yard. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was knocked unconscious and was transported from the vehicle to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. A police vehicle was filed. The contact sustained fractured vertebrae at the base of the neck, and several lacerations on the buttocks and face. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Locks · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, when a semi truck passed the vehicle the hood came up without warning, causing the hood to hit the windshield. The contact stated that no one had previously opened the hood prior to the failure. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to serpentini chevrolet buick of orrville (1107 n main st, orrville, oh 44667) where it was awaiting diagnoses. The contact stated that the dealer informed he of no open recall for the failure however, she researched the failure on-line and found multiple complaints for the same hood latch failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Car was involved in a side impact accident and the side airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being operated on wet road conditions, it hydroplaned and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. There were no injuries, which required medical attention. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not provided. Updated 10/31/17*lj updated 10/31/2017

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 49,000 miles · NY · crash

Driving a 2011 ford escape, and while waiting at a stop light heading south at a major intersection, upon the light turning green, I proceeded to enter the intersection at approx. 10 MPH. Next thing I know, I am t-boning a car that ran the red light entering the intersection from the east at 40 miles and hour. I was unable to see her approach because of a large truck on my left that was turning left to go east. The impact spun the car that ran the red light around 180 degress then hit a third car and stopped. There were no injuries amongst any of the parties involved in the accident. My concern is that my airbags did not deploy. The total front of my car was smashed in and the bumper just about torn off. Damage incurred by my car made it a total loss. Driverwho ran the red light was ticketed by the police. Looking at the damage to the front end of my car, the airbags should have gone off.

Filed Nov 5, 2016 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

My wife was in a accident involving her 2011 ford escape. She was hit in the front end by another vehicle and her car was totaled. Her air bag didn't deploy!! She was beat up and bruised quite a bit but was lucky to not have any broken bones. I believe that if either vehicle were traveling faster than they were she might had been severely injured if not killed. I sent ford the info including the VIN number 3 days ago and have not had a reply. Do you think this was an anomaly or have you heard other ford escapes with the same issue?? My wife had stopped at a stop sign and said she looked both ways then proceeded to pull making a left turn when the other vehicle approached her from her left and struck her in the front end on an angle. The entire front grill and bumper were both knocked off pushing the radiator into the engine. My wife was cited for failure to yield.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While parked, the contact was walking to the rear of the vehicle to put luggage in the trunk and noticed the vehicle was rolling towards her. The contact dove to the ground on the side of the vehicle to avoid being hit. The vehicle rolled back and struck the pole to the building. There were no occupants in the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The owner received injuries to her knee and back which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not towed or taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

Driving down a city street road at night 55 MPH a deer jumped from side of the road to cross hit the deer had to pull over car started smoking radiator fluid everywhere the car was totaled. The air bags never deployed. I was hurt and I had 4 passenger, all were wearing seatbelts including myself. I didn't file a police report as I figured it was a deer what are they going to do arrest the deer. I could not afford the repairs or payments for the vehicle anymore so I voluntary gave back my vehicle to the company.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Airbags · 47,400 miles · OK · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact became distracted and crashed into the rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger sustained minor bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,400.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I investigated a traffic collision involving a 2011 ford escape that sustained significant front end damage during the event. The airbags failed to deploy during the collision after the vehicle sustained damage to the entire front bumper area to include the buckling of the hood area. I have photographs of the vehicle damage I can e-mail showing the vehicle and damage sustained. Injuries were incurred from parties in both vehicles (2 car collision). Please contact me at the madera police department for further information regarding this incident and my concern for the airbags failing to deploy...updated 10/15/15 *bf

Filed May 5, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 53,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrumental panel failed. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a mild concussion and bruises to the body that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 7/1/15*cn the consumer stated while driving the lights flashed, ignition system stalled, brakes failed, and the steering locked up. Updated 9/15/2015

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · KS · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While making a left turn at 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed but failed to inflate and the side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries and the rear passenger side passenger sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.