I was driving on US highway 221B I got a cramp pain in my left leg and I grabbed it and looked down. When I looked up I hit the guard rail on the right side of the road and then it bounced me to the left side and hit it . No air bags deployed !
2015 Ford Escape airbags problems
17 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 0
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 Escape airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Ford Escape airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2015 Ford Escape owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On 4-13-26 an unknown subject hit my wife head on causing significant damage to our vehicle. None of the airbags deployed causing injury to my wife’s forehead, right foot and left knee
Older man pulled out in front of me, I t-boned his truck going 47 mph. His insurance totaled it. The airbags never deployed.
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle died without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was left stranded in the middle of the highway. While the contact was on the phone with 911, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained mental trauma due to the accident, but no physical injuries. The police arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. No medical attention was rendered at the scene. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My backup camera glitches and my APMI module has gone out, which was diagnosed by Ford. I’ve seen this is an issue with other Ford models as well, however there are no active recalls for my VIN. The Airbag light is also on.
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the front of the vehicle collided with two trees. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, chest, and abdomen injuries and received medical attention. The vehcile was towed to a lot where it was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the doors intermittently failed to unlock, and the vehicle failed to recognize the fob key. The contact used the spare key to start the vehicle to correct the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V41300 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 108,628.
My son was t-boned in an intersection while in motion making a left hand turn on a green arrow. None of the airbags went off. City street in a stop light. The other drive ran a red light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was a crash. The contact remembered that the vehicle and another vehicle was in a ditch. In addition, the driver front and the whole rear of the vehicle was severely damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head concussion, neck, back and mouth injuries that needed medical attention. The contact was unaware of any other injuries. A police report was not finalize but will be soon. The vehicle was towed to shawnee mission ford (11501 shawnee mission pkwy, shawnee, ks 66203) where they informed the contact how the air bags may deployed depending on how the vehicle was crash. The vehicle was not repaired and destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no warranty on the air bags and filed a complaint. The approximately failure mileage was 80,000. *dt*dt*jb*dt*dt*as
I was driving down a major road when a deer ran out in front of me. I was going approximately 50 MPH. I slammed on my brakes but hit the deer anyway. I was going approximately 40-45 MPH when I hit the deer with the front of my car. The airbags did not deploy. The grill, bumper, and hood received major damage and needs replaced. I do not understand why the airbags did not deploy.
Questions about the 2015 Ford Escape airbags
Does the 2015 Ford Escape have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Ford Escape, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Escape airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Escape airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Escape have bad airbags?
The Ford Escape model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (79 complaints), 2001 (63 complaints) and 2003 (60 complaints).
Other 2015 Ford Escape problems
Transmission 287Engine 273Driver assistance 192Electrical 137Steering 81Fuel system 57Body 36Locks 29Brakes 26Wheels 25Visibility 21Acceleration 14Seat belts 14Lights 13Suspension 13Seats 6Tires 5
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