Air Bags did not deploy Impact directly to drivers side of vehicle the other car was going 55 MPH caused me the driver to hit my head on the window hard. I was informed the air bags should have deployed by officer on site.
2001 Ford Expedition airbags problems
19 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,000. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal7
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Expedition airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Ford Expedition airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V082000 · Recall details
What 2001 Ford Expedition owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Side air bag in driver seat deployed while vehicle was started and in park without any collision or impact of any type. Vehicle was stationary and had been running less than 30-45 seconds and driver was reaching for seat belt when air bag exploded with enough force to cause a hand laceration and torn collateral ligament.
This vehicle was being used to pull a stuck truck from the sand at the time of the accident. The vehicle was inching forward trying to pull the stuck truck when the air bags deployed and hit the driver on the right side of the face. This vehicle was not near any other vehicles and did not touch anything else during the air bag deployment.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While driving 25 MPH, the contact t-boned into another vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was pushed back to the middle where the tires are located. The cross member of the front of the frame split in half. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head, chest, and knee. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact has pictures. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
1. The air bag system fails when I turn the truck off and the rear end lowers to the ground. I have to wait a long time with the ignition on when I am parked for the truck to raise up. It also lowers while driving and I have to pull over and wait for it to raise up again. This happens throughout every day. I have not tried to get it fixed because it is very expensive. 2. When it rains the electrical systems goes haywire. The starter engages when the key is not in the ignition and when the truck is already running; the lights flicker or remain on; the blower turns on when the truck is shut off; the radio won't work; the windshield wipers won't work; when the car is shut down everything stays on and the battery runs down.
On 2 february 2008, my wife put our 2001 ford expedition in reverse to back into a parking spot. At this moment the vehicle accelerated at an extreme rate of speed backwards. My wife attempted several times to gain control of the vehicle. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle glanced off one wall into a small vehicle causing minor damage, ran into another small vehicle causing major damage, crashing into a brick wall of a church, spun around, and landed on the porch of a residents home for final rest, causing damage to the residents home. Our 2001 ford expedition is totaled out. The airbags never deployed. There were no major injuries to individuals involved.
The front driver seat airbag depolyed,and causes some injuries, on feb. 5, 2007,
Seat belt latch failed then front air bags failed to deploy.
Tl* - the contact stated while in the 2001 ford expedition and attempting to start the vehicle the airbag deployed unexpected on the passenger front side into the passenger, twisting him around. The contac was in fear of driving the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in an accident in an intersection while traveling 40 MPH and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer but the reason why the airbag did not deploy had not been determined. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totalled. Updated 01/19/07.
Questions about the 2001 Ford Expedition airbags
Does the 2001 Ford Expedition have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Ford Expedition airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Expedition airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V082000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Expedition have bad airbags?
The Ford Expedition model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (59 complaints), 2004 (46 complaints) and 2000 (35 complaints).
Other 2001 Ford Expedition problems
Engine 137Electrical 118Acceleration 101Tires 59Visibility 44Transmission 40Seat belts 36Body 25Brakes 24Fuel system 22Suspension 21Lights 8Steering 8Locks 7Wheels 6Driver assistance 3Seats 1
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