1996 Ford Explorer airbags problems

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags, Wheels · 114,855 miles · NM · crash · 5 injuries

I was driving my ford explorer and my tire on the driver frontside went out and my steering wheel locked up on me and then my vehicle hit the curve and flipped over 15 or 16 times before it stopped I was feeling all over the road I had my set belt on but my air bags never came out and I was only going 25 or 30 and I was on a city street turning into the next lane when the tire went out and my vehicle flipped yes police account report #170042354 I'm not sure what happened I was in shock that it happened so quickly and I was happy to be a live my ford explorer is totally destroyed.

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Airbags, Tires · NC · crash

On 8 aug 09, my right rear tire blew out while going north on i95 at exit 132 near rocky mount, nc. My SUV flipped over a few times and my daughter and I ended up upside down looking at the traffic. I noticed that my air bag did not deploy.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Airbags · CA · crash

Dt: the consumer owns a 1996 ford explorer. The consumer was in an accident and none of his air bags deployed. The consumer was hit in the front end.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Bought ford explorer in 1996, new. Filed a complaint with bbb regarding problems. Nothing was achieved. In november of 2002 was in an accident where the vehicle rolled over, my seat belt did not lock, nor did the air bags deploy, which resulted in severe injuries to myself. Broken neck (c-2, tbi tramic brain injury and broken bones. I beleive the failure of the seat belt, roof stability and airbags malfunction caused my injuries. The driver and other occupant received no serious injuries. Nothing was done to correct the failure as you can see in the numerous law suits againist ford motor co.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

While driving the vehicle at 50 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control and to roll over. Consumer stated that both frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The passenger sustained minor injuries as a result. *la the vehicle was pronounced a total loss.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Airbags, Tires · 165,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

While driving 70 MPH rear right tire tread separated, causing the vehicle to hit a pole and roll once. Vehicle landed upside down on an embankment. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Airbags · GA · crash

While driving vehicle 45 MPH, consumer ran into the back of another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. No one was hurt. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Airbags · LA · crash · 1 injury

I was in an automobile accident on 4/16/02 and my air bag did not inflate. I was traveling at approximately 20-25 MPH when a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crossed my path. Why didn't the air bag inflate? I have severe brusing and contusions on my chest as a result of being thrusted foreward hitting the steering column.

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · MO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was going 30-35mph and flipped over driver's seat belt wouldn't unlock, leaving consumer in a upside down position. Consumer used a screw driver to unlatch the seat belt. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Seat belt part# trw tc077. *ak the air bag also failed during the accident. The cause for losing control of the vehicle was due to the tire which rolled off from the safety rim.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was traveling when the vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle, causing the vehicle to spin around and roll. During the accident, the driver door came open and the driver seat belt came loose. As a result, driver was thrown out of the vehicle. The passenger's seat belt also became loose. The driver died instantly. The passenger suffered serious injuries. The air bags also failed to deploy.(sister on behalf of deceased brother)