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1998 Ford Explorer airbags complaints
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Vehicle hit a telephone head on while traveling at 25 MPH and air bags did not deploy. *mr the seat belt did not prevent the consumer's contact with the sun visor.
While driving about 65 MPH on the highway and without warning vehicle lost control and was involved in a crash. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
While driving 55 MPH on the highway in inclement weather vehicle crashed into a tree without warning. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.
Cruise control failed while activated on 4 lane highway in washington d.c. Traffic. Then realized the horn had failed as well days later. The ford dealer seems awful aware of the problem, and the need to replace a "clock spring" in the steering column.
Consumer states that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
Two years ago vehicle was involved in frontal collision while driving a little over 25 MPH. Estimated damage was between $3500-$4000. Owner was concerned because dealership was not able to detect the cause, presently air bag light comes on and off, and owner is very concerned. *ak. There were 2 injuries.
While driving on a winding road at 50 MPH due to the instability, vehicle suddenly rolled over, flipping left to right and crushing the roof that caused serious injuries to driver and passenger side occupants, also upon impact driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. *ak
Consumer states while driving 50 MPH vehicle suddenly rolled over multiple times having frontal impact, the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy, leaving both driver and passenger seriously injured. *ak
Upon driving vehicle consumer found that air bag contains corn starch and talcom powder. This made air bags unsafe. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
Rollover accident at 35-40 MPH, and neither airbag deployed. Vehicle had started to twist. Then, started to spin sideways, and rolled over, landing on passenger's side. Damage to vehicle was $ 5500.00. No injuries.
Vehicle was hit in a 45mph zone. Vehicle flipped over and slid into a ditch with front hitting a tree. Front driver's/ passenger's air bags didn't deploy. No contact has been made with manufacturer.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a phone pole at 35 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Air bag warning light stays on for long period of time. Taken vehicle to dealer for repair three times. Dealer says that there was no problem codes recorded in the computer. Dealer replaced the air bag montoring system on the second visit.
Consumer had 2 accidents due to sudden acceleration, neither time did airbags deploy. In july 2000, vehicle went through garage door, and on march 13, 2001,vehicle hit concrete wall.
While driving under winter conditions, traveling at approximately 65 to 70 MPH, vehicle began to lose control. Right driver's side tire went into a ditch, and vehicle rolled 1 1/2 times. Driver's seat belt failed to lock up and preventing injury to driver. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak air bags failed to deploy during accident. Nlm
While driving 35mph & was heading south; and other vehicle was driving east, when it pulled out in front suddenly and hit consumer's vehicle on the left front. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered concussion from hitting windshield due to failure of air bags.
Took seat belt to be repaired 3 or 4 times and ended up being ordered and wrecked before getting it replaced. Tire on right rear shredded and front right and left rear blewout. It was a rollover accident front to rear and side rollover and airbags didn't come out. My 5 1/2 year old daughter was thrown and killed in the wreck.( dot number: )
On september 17,1999 at approximately 45 miles per hour, I swerved to avoid hitting an on coming vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, the front and rear driverside tires blewout causing my vehicle to "rollover" several times. At "no time" did the airbags deploy. Upon arrival of the police, I was transported to a local hospital with "severe" head injuries. My truck was completely totaled. I have in my possesion pictures of the incident, including the tires and "no" airbags.( dot number: )
While driving the airbag light comes on intermittently. Dealer has taken the vehicle in several times to try and remedy the problem. Please provide any futher information.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collosion at 35 MPH. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufcturer will be notified.
Consumer wa sdriving and another car hit him head-on. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy, no injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a roll over at 25 MPH. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
Knob for rear window wiper. Master switch to unlock doors. Air bag light.
Airbag light works intermittent.
Ongoing/recurring/intermittent problem with air bag sensor light coming on. Vehicle has been inspected/ repaired on eight occasions, and problem still occurs. Consumer is concerned about safety condition when air bag light comes on. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information or help in this matter.
Consumer was in a head-on collision with another car and air bags did not deploy.
The air bags did not deploy in a 35 MPH accident
Air bag light came on without a reason, but dealer had told consumer tha tthe air bag sometimes is opening, and causing the air bag light to come on.
During collision no deployment of air bag.
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