1999 Ford Expedition: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed May 25, 2010 · Airbags · 189,143 miles · KS · crash

Automobile info: VIN-[xxx] , odometer- 189,143 my wife was in an accident after leaving a doctor appointment where she past out due the pain from the medical procedure. The vehicle struck a power pole head on at 40 miles per hour and the drivers airbag did not deploy. The police officer who was dispatched to the scene and others made comments that the air bags should of deployed. My wife received a bump on her forehead and a severe headache from hitting her head on the steering wheel. She was wearing her seatbelt. The vehicle has been totaled by my insurance company and is sitting at a salvage yard. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Airbags · 125,418 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owned a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer. While driving 57 MPH, a vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle and caused a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and passenger sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 125,418 updated 10/15/08 *bf updated 10/20/08.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

The consumer' vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and the air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Airbags · NH

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Acceleration · NH · crash

While accelerating out of a parking lot, the tires slipped in "slush" (wet-snow). Then vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of approximately 35 MPH. Driver was unable to maintain control of vehicle or stop acceleration while the tires were spinning and sliding in the "slush". Vehicle was stopped when it crashed into a moving vehicle. There are no injuries to report. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem.*akthe air bags failed to deployed on impact.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's wife had a head-on collison with another car while traveling 40-45 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Wife sustained some injuries to arm/ shoulder and leg.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Both driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy in headon collision with another ford expedition. One vehicle was traveling at approx 70mph the other at 40 MPH. Both vehicles were totalled.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · GA · crash · 4 injuries

There was a passenger in vehicle going 70mph. Driver lost control, vehicle crossed over several lanes, and flipped over 4 times. Landed on wheels & hit guardrail & flipped again. Landed on right side & skidded 92 feet. Upon impact with guardrail, air bags failed to deploy. Child 2 1/2mos. In rear facing seat was thrown from seat as vehicle flipped. Police report indicated hyroplaned on water on highway. Pictures showing front right tire blown & possible rear. Firestone tires on vehicle that was totaled. Occupants suffered minor injuries & treated at emergency room. Child seat cosco model #0273310 dom 06 oct 97.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

During front collision air bags did not deploy. During repairs mechanic said sensor moved, but air bags still didn't deploy. *ak