2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 204,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford explorer sport trac. While driving 40 MPH in inclement weather and road conditions, there was a loss of traction and steering ability. The vehicle spun out of control, rolled over at least five times, and crashed into a ditch. The seat belt restrained the driver; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained extensive bruising on the right side of the body, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. Miller motor sales inc (1196 milwaukee ave, burlington, wi 53105, (888) 449-0974) was notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a yard by the insurance company. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 89,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Have had 2 of these 2004 ford sport trac trucks. One which was flipped onto my driver side and totaled in an accident where I was hit doing 25mph down a back road whith a stop sign intersection, no airbags went off the only thing that saved me was my seat belt from worse injures. My current truck which has been well maintained and I still have all receipts for over 5000 worth of work done, recently with over a quarter tank of gas turning left will cut out and die completely in traffic which has almost cause me to be hit a couple times with my child in the car. Also my transmissions went out and lost gears at low mileage. I took my current truck to richards transmission where they told me the ford sport track transmission normally doesn't last past 50,000 miles that ford did not machine the transmission correctly which is a known problem in the ford sport trac. Before the transmission started to slip my o/d would kick on and cause severe jerking out of first gear but only while the o/d was on. I could not get it to turn off unless I shut off the engine. I've had my coolant and transmission fluid mix and have had to replace the radiator twice because of this about 3000 miles before the transmission completely lost second gear. I believe ford should fix this, I enjoy my truck but could have been critically injured a few times due to malfunctioning that ford should fix.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer sport trac. The contact was driving 30 MPH when a vehicle unexpectantly pulled in front of him. The contact crashed into the right passenger side of the other vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed by the contacts insurance company who deemed the vehicle as destroyed. A police report was available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 01/31/11 *bf updated 04/21/11

Filed Mar 10, 2009 · Airbags · 52,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On august 8th 2008 I was involved in a car wreck while driving my 2004 ford explorer sport trac. When the vehicle wrecked it flipped over onto the drivers side of the vehicle, and slid down the highway on its side. The airbags did not deploy, and the point of contact with the other vehicle was on the front driver's side corner panel of the truck. I feel that the impact of the wreck should have deployed the airbags.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer sport trac. While driving 10 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light and struck the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed. Both sides of the vehicle were damaged and the contact feels that it may be destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised chest and struck her head on the steering wheel. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 02-14-08

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact states while driving at 45 MPH hit another vehicle on the driver's side door. This caused the vehicle to spin, jump a ditch, and then hit a power pole. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries including a broken knee cap, hip, and pelvis. The police responded and a report was taken. The vehicle is currently at a ford dealership. The vehicle has front end damage and a bent frame. The vehicle was equipped with a lcd module, but the dealership will not tell her why the airbags did not deploy.