2000 Ford Expedition: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Airbags · 107,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contacts vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Pam...updated 07/02/14 *bf no amended text. 07.03.14

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

My husband was involved in a rollover accident on his way to work. His air bags did not go off. Thank god no one else was injured or killed. He has bruised ribs, a head injury, concussion and abrasions on his head. He had bruises and scratches on his neck. He had braced himself on the steering wheel, hoping the air bag would go off and never did. Ford took the claim but have not heard from them thus far. We have heard this is not the first time air bags have not gone off. He is lucky to be alive. The vehicle is totaled.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH and pulling a trailer, the vehicle hit a pothole, lost control, crashed into a guard rail and flipped over. The side air bags did not deploy. Two people sustained minor injuries, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, and deemed totaled.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Airbags · 109,501 miles · SC · crash · 3 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a collision with two other vehicles. Both frontal airbags did not deployed. All three individuals involved in the collision were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from head concussions to scrapes and bruises. A police report was taken at the scene of the crash. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, however there were no inspections done per the request of the contact.

Filed May 23, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 48,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

2000 expedition horn failed. *ts when the horn failed to operate an accident occurred and the air bags failed to deploy. On a previous occasion, the consumer experienced problems with the cruise control and the ABS. The consumer stated the cruise control has been replaced 4 times and the horn was replaced 3 times. The consumer believed the continued failures of the ABS and horn were due to an electrical short in the wiring.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

2000 ford expedition was involved in a head on collision with a light pole and the air bags did not deploy.***no answer required***. *mr the driver sustained injuries to her right eye and teeth.

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 35,000 miles · CA

(1) air bag light stays on after vehicle started. (2) dealer stated air bag would not deploy in accident unless sensor replaced. (3) sensor has been replaced once and wiring harness has been replaced once. (1) instrument cluster odometer flickered then failed. (3) instrument cluster replaced. (1) engine knock (2) 5.4 engine failed at 32,000 miles. (3) engine replaced under warranty. (1) transmission slipping at 55,000 miles. (2) transmission slipping. (3) transmission replaced. (1) transmission began slipping again at 76,000 miles. (2) high RPM before shifting into next gear. (3) body assembly replaced under extended warranty.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Airbags · MS · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 25 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to a garage.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 50 MPH and trying to avoid a vehicle that stopped in the middle of the road. The consumer's vehicle collided head on with a telephone pole. The consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained head injuries. The police did arrive on the scene and cited the other consumer. *ak

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,029 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

While driving 30 MPH, the front tie rod separated and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. *ak the seat belt did not restrain the consumer properly and the air bag did not deploy. 4 days later the consumer received a letter in the from ford warning him about possible tie rod failure, the consumer stated the VIN and other information was wrong which may have delayed receiving the mail.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

While driving about 45 MPH on the highway another vehicle broad sided consumer's vehicle on the driver's side. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver was injured, and transported by ambulance to the hospital.