2001 Ford Explorer airbags problems

Filed May 8, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford explorer. While driving, a burning odor was present and the air bag deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed flames under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was not aware if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a residence and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Air bag light on since I purchased the vehicle from a private party in 2014.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a tree and upon impact, all of the air bags deployed except for the front driver's side air bag. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The driver sustained neck and back injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 101,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact crashed into a telephone pole and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to the jaw and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage 23,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. He stated that the air bag light remained illuminated continuously and blinks when there is no passenger in the seat. The dealer will not diagnose the failure without the contact paying a fee. The light has been illuminated for approximately 2 weeks. The dealer also stated that the warranty expired and there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 93000 and the current mileage was 94144. Updated 05/11/09. *lj updated 05/12/09.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

In an attempt to avoid an chain reaction accident my husband, robert, veered off the road. Our 2001 ford explorer hit a tree, flipped over trapping him in the vehicle and the airbags failed to deploy. Thank god, he was not seriously injured, but the emotional trauma goes without saying. It is very upsetting to pay money for safety equipment only to have that equipment fail when you expect it to work.

Filed Aug 22, 2004 · Airbags · FL · crash

On two separate occasions I was involved in accidents that did damage to the front end of my explorer. Both accidents were at speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour. One accident totaled the other vehicle involved. No other time did the airbags in my vehicle deploy. I don't feel this is a safe vehicle to continue driving my family in.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Airbags · SC · crash · 2 injuries

The driver was merging from the highway onto the center lane without warning, and another vehicle crashed into the consumers vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. The driver and passengers were injured.

Filed Feb 21, 2004 · Airbags · 58,740 miles · AZ · crash · 3 injuries

Airbags did not deploy after front-end collision with speed of approx. 25-30 miles per hour. Resulting in cervical sprains to two passengers. Passengers were wearing seat bags. Vehicle was equipped with two air bags.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Consumer complained about air bag problems. When the consumer closed the passengers door, the side air bag deployed while the vehicle was not running. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that they will call the dealership and then they will call consumer back. *ak the incident occurred when the door was slammed by the consumer's daughter. *scc