1996 Ford Explorer: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Feb 20, 2007 · Steering · 97,940 miles · CO · crash

Was driving a 1996 ford explorer on dry concrete on a 2 year old (I.e., in great condition) interstate highway at 75 MPH. Was driving perfectly straight, not changing lanes, nothing. Suddenly and violently, the vehicle swerved first to the left, then to the right. The vehicle went over an ice hump on the side of the right shoulder, went airborne, and slid to a stop in the ditch. No airbags deployed, no seat belt bruises, so very fortunate that the runout was clear and smooth. The 2 driver-side tires were flat and no longer mounted on the rims. Both driver-side rims were bent, both driver side hubs were bent, rear axle was bent. Item of note -- the tires were fine, and are still in-use on the vehicle after repairs were made. No patches were necessary. Driver and passenger are absolutely positive that this was a vehicle malfunction, not caused by driver error or road conditions. 2 repair shops (ford dealership and independent shop) could find no cause for the swerving.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Acceleration · LA · crash · 1 injury

Traveling home on highway 509 around 3:00 pm in my 1996 ford explorer, conditions were clear and dry, passed a car going 40 MPH in a 55mph zone, upon passing the accelerator went straight to the floor and stuck there. Tried to place my foot under the pedal to lift up, could'nt. Suv steadilygaining speed,las time I glanced down I was going approx. 95mph, tried to apply brakes to slow down enough so I could get on the shoulder of the road safley,SUV went off the road did a flip in mid air rolled hitting on the passenger side and came to rest on drivers side. Air bags did not deploy, engine was still running wide open, managed to somehow reach the ignition key to turn engine off, it took fire rescue 35 minuters to cut me out of the SUV,I was taken to the hospital with minor injuries,as of 12/10/04 I am still going through therapy with my neck and shoulders, SUV was a total loss.had to purchase a new automobile.

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 Jul 26, 2001 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

The ford explorer was hit on the freeway in the front right section which pushed the car left the car was then broadsided by another car and the front driver sided door flew open it was fortunate that my son had on his seatbelt so he would not be thrown form the car, but with the door flying open his arm, leg or head could have been severily damaged if it had been in the way when the door floew back to close. The air bags did not deploy either, it seems that they would have since the both hits were at speeds of approx. 55 MPH.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Airbags · VA · crash

During a spin out at highway speed of approximately 50 MPH in rainy conditions, a 1998 ford explorer impacted a concrete divider on the right front fender, followed by the right rear quarter panel. The vehicle came to a stop and tipped over onto the left side of the vehicle. Both airbags failed to deploy. No maintenance has ever been done on the airbag system, nor has there been a recall.

Filed Jan 7, 2001 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy in accident. Stopped at traffic light, hit in rear by car traveling at about 40 MPH, car pushed forward into car in front of me, third car pushed into fourth, fourth into fifth, and fifth into sixth car. Front and rear bumpers destroyed, significant front and rear damage, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · TX · crash

Driving 65mph & heard a thumping noise against vehicle. It started to fishtail. Driver lost control. It veered hard to right & hit another vehicle with front , and air bags failed to deploy. Went to right side of road & then flipped & rolled over twice. Vehicle landed on its roof. Left rear tire had its tread peeled completely off. Have the tire & tread. Also have copy of police report. Vehicle registered in texas, but physically located in california. Vehicle was totaled. Firestone, radial atx, p235/75r15 dot vdhl with 46,000 miles on them.

Filed Oct 12, 1999 · Airbags · PR · crash · 2 injuries

The airbags never deploy even with the total lost of the explorer it was a head on collition with another car at about 35mph please investigate so other people does not get injured thanks for your time and cooperation to this matter