1997 Ford Explorer: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 2, 2007 · Airbags · OH · crash

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 ford explorer. The airbags did not deploy. The driver of the vehicle was driving around a curve, and the road conditions were icy and snowy. The driver hit an embankment head on and the vehicle flipped over. The driver sustained fatal injuries. There were two other passengers in the vehicle that were not injured. It is unclear whether the driver was wearing the seat belt. One of the passengers removed the seat belt and the other passenger's seat belt was not on so that they could get out of the vehicle. It was unclear whether the passenger removed the seat belt from the driver as well. The vehicle was towed to a tow shop where it remained. The contact did not take possession of the vehicle at this time. The tow shop planned to sell parts of the vehicle. Itwas unknown whether there were pictures taken of the vehicle. The contact had a police report the contact stated that the previous owner said that the vehicle had been involved in a recall for the airbags in the past.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph a vehicle collided with the contact's vehicle. This was a side and frontal impact and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The seat belts were in use. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. Upon inspection the steering wheel was separated three milliliters as if the air bag was going to deploy. The airbag warning and check engine light were illuminated. The manufacturer has not been alerted and no repairs were made.

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Airbags · MD · crash

Consumer hit a telephone pole at 25 MPH and the air bags didn't deploy. *ph

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Airbags · PA · crash

Consumer called complaining about been in a collision and air bags did not deployed. Dealer was not contacted at this present time. Mr

Filed Oct 7, 2002 · Airbags · MO · crash

Consumer states while driving 40 MPH had head on collision the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Oct 3, 2002 · Airbags · MO · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states while driving 60mph had collision and air bag did not deploy causing injuries. Nlm

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Airbags · NY · crash

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and a bear was in the lane, she hit the bear and dual airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · MD · crash

Accelerator pedal had stuck while driving. This increased speed of vehicle while going 60mph. Was trying stop vehicle by stepping on brakes. But, vehicle hit a building, tires were still spinning after impact. Air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Aug 15, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · FL · crash · 1 injury

Pe 00020: while driving 75mph vehicle started to vibrate. Was pulling to side when a loud explosion was heard. Lost control of vehicle, went towards median & hit guardrail. Air bags failed to deploy. When vehicle finally stopped, got out & checked. Noticed no tread on left rear tire. No serious injury. Firestone wilderness, size p235/75r15 with 61,000 miles on it. Did not have the tire.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Brakes · NY · crash · 1 injury

While applying the brakes to the floorboard vehicle continued to travel. As result of brake failure, consumer was in an accident. Air bags did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please provide further information.

Filed Dec 3, 1999 · Airbags · IA · crash

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Another vehicle ran a red light and hit consumer's vehicle on the driver's front fender area. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Speed of vehicle was not determined. Dealer / manufacturer was not contacted at this time. *ak

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Airbags · FL · crash

While waiting at the stop light a van had failed to stop properly & rearended explorer. Vehicle then rearended another vehicle in front. Upon impact with other vehicle, the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was towed to dealer.