2016 Ford Escape: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 18, 2026 · Airbags · AL · crash · 2 injuries

My husband was in a 3 vehicle accident on 10/13/26 at 6:48am. Someone hit him from behind and pushed him into the truck in front of him. The car behind him hit him again, but harder than the first time, and made him hit the truck in front of him again. The second hit caused major damage to the front end of the vehicle and minor damage to the back. It did blow out both back tires and crack the back rims. The driver side door was really hard to open and he had trouble getting out. No airbags deployed upon impact. With how hard he hit the truck in front of him, the airbags not deploying could be why he’s still having severe pain, 5 days after the accident. He’s still having chest pain that goes into his shoulder and down his arm, he’s still short of breath when he lies down and tries to stand up, and his neck and back are also still hurting him. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. We are waiting on the crash report to be done. There were no other symptoms of the problem before the accident.

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Driver assistance · 206,000 miles · OH · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle directly behind it. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The parked vehicle sustained damage to the front driver’s side fender. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was not towed. There was no warning light illuminated. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. No injuries were reported. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); as the possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Airbags · 156,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

The contact's wife owned a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 45 MPH on the right lane and merging into the left lane, another vehicle violently crossed several lanes, causing the front of the vehicle to crash into the front driver's side of the other vehicle. The collision was mentioned to be a severe front-end impact, and the air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife sustained head, knee, stomach, chest, and neck injuries that required medical attention. The other vehicle's occupant received medical attention as well via the emergency room, but the injuries sustained were unknown. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a garage and then taken to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Airbags · PA · crash

I was driving at 50mph and a car pulled out infront of me. I had no option but crashing into them. The impact was in the front end of my vehicle causing enough damage to total the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. The insurance aduster did look at the vehicle.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · 81,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at 8 MPH, the ball joint fractured causing the front driver side tire to detach. As a result, the vehicle rear ended a vehicle on the street. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with the ball joint and cv axyl needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that there's no recalls associated with their vehicle. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2020 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · FL · crash

Hit a concrete barrier with left front quarter panel at 72 MPH on interstate and airbags did not deploy but phone was trigger through sync to call 911 for crash detected.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Airbags · 26,118 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, left the roadway and struck several trees however, the air bags failed to deploy. There was no police report filed. The contact was taken to the hospital due to a fractured patella and bruises. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was destroyed. Jack madden ford located at 825 boston-providence turnpike, norwood, ma 02062, (781)207-9009, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,118.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 29,954 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford escape. While the contact was at a car wash, the accelerator pedal became stuck. As a result, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and went airborne. The vehicle crashed head on into some bushes. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the vehicle had shown signs of suddenly accelerating previously when attempting to speed up. The contact was not injured, but was currently under her doctor's care and taking several pain medications. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was totaled and both front tires were flat. The vehicle was towed and was being inspected by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 29,954.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 35,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to lock, which caused him to be ejected from his seat. The contact struck the steering wheel and the dashboard. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a right shoulder injury and the left ulnar nerve was split in two and was smashed. Medical attention was required. The contact drove to the hospital after the crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the muffler, the right quarter panel, the bottom half of the trunk, the rear bumper, and the structural frame behind the bumper's reinforcement bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Airbags · 49,500 miles · NH · crash

Vehicle in motion traveling roughly 50mph, on rt. 9 in north berwick maine. 100 ft ahead a separate vehicle pulled out across traffic. I slammed on my brakes but was unable to avoid impact. Impact area was the front nose, no airbags deployed. Assuming but unsure of speed at point of impact, my seat belt was on. This is a company owned fleet vehicle, I am one owners of the company.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 95,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. The contact sustained rib and breast injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a ford dealer collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Acceleration · 3,500 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. While attempting to park at 2 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,500.