Incident date 7/24/2007; mileage 158,487. Product failure of the circular steering switch on my 1994 ford f150 truck. Failure of this switch deactivates the airbag deployment and the horn. Two prior incidents of same failure on 4/4/2001 mileage 105,900 and again on approximately 5/11/2001. These failures may indicate an systemic issue possibly requiring a vehicle recall program.
1994 Ford F-150 airbags complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was operating normally when it was taken to the dealer to have the cruise control disconnected under recall #05v38800. After the dealer disconnected the cruise control, the horn began to work intermittently, and the air bag light flashed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that during the initial disconnecting of the cruise control switch, the battery should have been disconnected, but wasn't and this resulted in damage to the clock spring and the horn assembly.
Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light was flashing and the horn was inoperable. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 93v184000, regarding the airbags. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Speed was approx. 30 MPH, making a bend when truck went straight which caused head-on collision. Upon impact airbag did not deploy causing injury to arm, and chest area. Nothing done to correct problem due to fact that vehicle was totaled
Cruise control doesn't activate. No activation light when on switch depressed. Already had to change out the clocking mechanism, cost $300.00+. Now get an intermittent airbag light, horn is sporadic. Also on 3rd transmission due to that defective efod transmission. Haven't towed anything. Piece of crap. I'll never buy another ford.
Flashing air bag,horn stopped working.
My 1994 ford f-150 lightning seems to have the same type of problems reported by others in the complaint database on this site. I have the intermitent air bag warning light, loss of cruise control, and loss of horn. I was not aware that the airbag is no longer functional due to this. There are many entrees with the same brocken clockspring at fault. It would seem that ford has a dangerous defect that can compromise the safety of its customers. I hope that something can be done to remedy this problem without ford socking every owner with a $250.00 charge for their defective product. I also have the brocken plastic dash mount on the passenger side, which causes extreme dash bouncing at the slightes bump. I have looked on later model trucks with the same dash and the mounting bracket is different, it would seem ford diagnosed this problem but will not fix it in previous models. I hope that this information will be followed up with the manufacture and might cause some good.
When driving the vehicle, at any speed the air bag warning light would appear on the dashboard intermittently. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the clock spring had failed. Please add any additional information.
The consumer had the vehicle parked in the driveway, with the vehicle on, without warning the drivers side air bag deployed, the consumer sustained minor injuries from the air bag.please provide any additional information.
1994 ford f150 with 65,600 miles. I am certain that the clock spring is bad which does control the airbag feature. This is a safety issue and should be recalled for replacement or reimbursement if replaced by owner already. I am aware that recalls have been issued for this same problem on other make vehicles. I am also aware of people who have went and had this part replaced on their own.
Apparently there is a problem with the "clockspring" in the steering column of the 1994 ford f-150. When this breaks, as it apparently often does, there is an open circuit between the air bag & the sensors rendering the airbag inoperable. I have not been in contact with the manufacturer yet, only the dealer. I just wanted others to know of this potential hazard. I found a forum on a google search on my problem (1994 ford f-150 flashing a code 32). With parts & labor this is going to be approximately $250.00 to repair. Ford truck enthusiasts forums subject: "94 f150 electrical trouble" non-member "94 f150 electrical trouble" I just bought a 1994 ford f150 ext. Cab 4x4 at an auction for 7700. Runs and looks great but has wiring problem. No cruise or horn, airbag light blinks, blinkers work intermittently, int. Light comes on dim when brakes applied, no stereo, and oil pressure gauge reads far left at low idle but fine otherwise. Non-member 1. "re: 94 f150 electrical trouble" I don't have an answer for you, but I feel your pain. My air bag light just started flashing a code 32 (or 23). My cruise-control and horns also quit working. I'll let you know something when I get mine fixed. Good luck. Non-member 3. "re: 94 f150 electrical trouble" I've got much the same problem with my 94 lightning. No horn, no cruise, air bag 32 code. Some one told me it could be the slip rings. Any updates? Club fte member 5. "re: 94 f150 electrical trouble" no horn, cruise, air bag light on. Replace clockspring. 7. Re: 94 f150 electrical trouble for some reason all the trucks we have owned from 92 on up seem to have a lot of problems inside the steering column with wiring. Non-member 8. "re: 94 f150 electrical trouble" I have the same truck. The clock spring will have to be replaced. My truck is going on its third clock spring. According to the local dealer they are having a lot of problems with the clock springs and they are selling a lot of them.
While traveling 50-60 MPH consumer's vehicle was in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained some injuries , mostly when the impact snapped his neck back. He hit another vehicle head on, because the person he collided with lost control of her vehicle.
Consumer states while traveling air bag indication light flashed intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb
The air bag light illuminated on several occasions. *ph
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard intermittently and the horn had become inoperative. Ts the clock spring was found to be faulty and caused the air bag to not deploy. Scc
While starting the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed. There were no warnings on the dash indicating a problem. There is a recall for this problem but the consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ts
A semi truck failed to yield the right away which caused an accident. The location and type of impact was described as "t boned" . The drivers side air bag did not deploy. Nlm
93 v 155 000/passive restraint air bag: dealer and the manufacturer are unable to tell weather vehicle is or is not part of this recall. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Horn and cruise control are inoperable. Air bag light blinks on and off.
It is my understanding that the clock spring in the steering column is defective on this particular pick-up truck. I have talked with other truck owners that have had the same problem. It involves the air bag warning light, the turn signals, and the cruise control. It appears that this is a safety issue that should be dealt with by the manufacturer.
Air bag sensor light stays on while driving. Consumer believed this problem is due to clockspring malfunctioning. Would like the federal safety agency to look into this matter. Dealer was notified and unwilling to assist because vehicle was out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Air bag light began flashing and speed control failed to work. Diagnosed as broken clockspring assembly. No warranty at dealer. Repairs cost $ 230.99.
My question is why did the air bag not deploy? The dealership reported on this form replaced the clock spring on the airbag maybe 6 months to a year ago. They also said that the bag would not deploy unless accident was at 28 MPH and like hitting a stone wall without breaking. My son rear ended a neon hitting directly in the center of the truck bumper causing extensive damage to the trunk of the neon. The truck damage is that the bumper must be replaced as it bent and cracked along with bending the 1/4" brackests that attach it to the frame. The grill also needs to be replaced. I'm concerned because the dealership commented that if the airbag light is not on its operating correctly along with 28 MPH comment. Who's to say the bulb is not out or they connected the wires when the work was done or it's just not operable. Being a life saving devise I'm a bit shaken because I don't have a good feeling that it would deploy. Is it possible to clarify if what the dealership said is correct that it would not deploy unless accident was at or above 28 MPH? The dealership did not give me the impression they would look at it either unless of course I was billed. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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Fuel pump was replaced, due to being mounted in the gas tank.
The air bag light began to flash and after a few days the horn quit working. Shortly after that time, the cruise control wouldn't work.
Air bag light remained on and cruise control stopped operating. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that no recall on that problem. *ak also the horn failed.
Air bag system is inopprotive along with the horn the air bag icon on the dash is flashing a code of 2 flashes and then 3 flashes the horn does work if may activated but not if activated by the switch on the stearing wheel.
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