1996 Ford F-150 airbags problems

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · PA

About 10 years ago, kelly ford in emmaus, pa removed my drivers airbag and told me it would be replaced. It was never replaced. Kelly sold the dealership and I never heard another thing about it.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f150. The contact stated was driving approximately 35 MPH and lost control of the steering, crashing into a tree. The air bags did deploy. However, the consumer suffered severe injuries. The contact sustained a fractured cervical spine, injuries to the shoulders, a concussion and the loss of her right eye. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash. The contact indicated that an investigator with the department of transportation inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the air bag had violently deployed during the crash and caused injuries to the contact. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 06/04/14

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed violently, fracturing the driver's neck and causing particles from the bag to become lodged in his eye. As a result, the contact was permanently blind. The air bag also shattered the driver's shoulder and caused various other injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer sent an inspector to diagnosis the failure but no report was provided to the contact. The failure and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/8/2013 *js updated 04/14/14*lj updated 04/18/2014

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · TN · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f150. The contact was sitting in the drivers seat with the vehicle parked when the air bag exploded without warning. The contact sustained injuries to the ear and chest. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected and found no tangible reason for the air bag explosion but they advised that they were unable to replace it. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there was no evidence of the explosion and they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 10, 2005 · Airbags · 158,363 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Dt: vehicle was in a frontal crash ,and air bags did not deploy. Was cut off and hit the other car. Was going about 40-45 MPH when impact occurred. No warning that the air bags would not deploy.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · FL · crash

While driving at 30/40 MPH vehicle was in a frontal collision. Driver side air bag didn't deploy upon impact.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · WI

The vehicles air bag deployed without warning .

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Detonation charge of airbag is too close to id of steering wheel where thumb is. Was in crash, and airbag deployed, but detonator hurt thumb. Please add VIN.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Airbags · PA · crash

Consumer was traveling 35mph had front end collision and airbags didn't deploy. Only one axle locked to stop vehicle. Vehicle has anti-lock brake system. Forman at ford agency said airbags don't always work.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · NY

Power steering hose rusted and developed a massive leak which caused no power steering ability. *ak wire harness for air bag sensor not operational. Both rear springs broke under light load resulting in steering and brake failure.