2004 Ford Explorer airbags problems

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Airbags · 153,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

The contact's son owned a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her son was driving in the rain at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned as he rounded a corner. The vehicle slid into a ditch and hit a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's son and his friend were both transported to the hospital for their injuries. Her son was treated for soreness in various parts of his body and was released the same day. Her son's friend had to remain in the hospital overnight and his injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the independent collision center where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired or destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · SC · 2 injuries

This past weekend I was driving an 04 ford explorer when both side airbags spontaneously deployed. I was not in an accident. I was driving down a two-lane road at less than 35 miles per hour when the airbags deployed. I was able to pull over but not before sustaining an injury to my ear and not before the passenger sustained an injury to her right arm. I reported this to ford, which advised to carry the vehicle to a dealership. Took it to the dealership, where the service manager was unconcerned with the fact that the airbags spontaneously deployed. He looked at the vehicle for two days only to report he was not aware of why the airbags deployed and stated there was nothing he could do about it. I repeat, I was not in an accident and the airbags deployed while driving. This is of course quite concerning to me but ford does not seem to care. Please follow-up on the safety of ford's vehicles.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Airbags · 225,000 miles · FL

The vehicle was moving at a slow rate of speed (approx 5-10 MPH) on a bumpy road. The driver was looking for a parking space. The side airbags deployed. The insurance company has determined that there was no collision or reason for the airbags to deploy and therefore they will not cover the damage.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Airbags · 291,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford explorer. While the contact's son was driving 40 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, a light post, and an electrical box. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son was not injured. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and was deemed a total loss by the tow company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 291,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Airbags · 274,000 miles · MD

Takata recall I was driving about 5 miles per hour when the side air bags deploy on there own making a big blast without been involving in accident I don't know watt cause the air bags to deploy this could been a big accident if I was driving on the main highway at normal speed resulting in possible death

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall I had an accident on hwy 701, I went off the road and hit a cement culvert going 45mph and my driver side airbag didn't deploy I suffered 2 spinal fractures.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 141,459 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

2004 ford explorer traveling 40-45mph on a rural road. Driver lost control of the vehicle at a "s" curve and hit an utility pole with the front end. The pole was snapped in half. Airbags did not deploy. Driver was the only person in the vehicle. 35 lb dog was on the passenger seat. Driver was wearing a seat belt. Driver hit his chest on the steering wheel bruising his lung. Driver also hit his head on the windshield causing a laceration (approximately 1.5") down to his skull. Driver was transferred via ambulance to the nearest hospital and admitted for 48 hours. The canine broke her back and had to be put down the following day.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 85,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Significant front end impact with no airbag deployment. Vehicle was moving forward at the time of the accident on a city street.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

The airbag on the drivers side did not deploy during the crash. The vehicle was traveling at 50 MPH as indicated on the speedometer. Vehicle was on the highway at the time of impact. This failure resulted in multiple injuries to the driver.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

The car was involved in an accident on 3/20/2016 - the air bags did not deploy on impact.