1996 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash

10 of the 324 complaints about the 1996 Ford F-150 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2025
2
2024
2
2023
2
2022
6
2021
2
2020
6
2019
4
2018
12
2017
12
2016
15
2015
17
2014
8
2013
16
2012
12
2011
6
2010
6
2009
8
2008
13
2007
17
2006
17
2005
19
2004
25
2003
16
2002
19
2001
33
2000
27
1999
31
1998
19
1997
60
1996
10
1995
22
1994
30
1991
2
1990
1

What owners say

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 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 Mar 1, 2000 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

Have you had any other ford f-150/1996 that air bag did not deploy? Please call me with any information.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Airbags · MN · crash · 2 injuries

While leaving the parking lot wife hit a pole dead center and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Airbags · TX · crash

Consumer was traveling at a unknown speed on wet pavement when the vehicle hydroplaned, hitting a brick wall in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy, causing injuries to the driver. Please prvide any further details.

Filed May 15, 1997 · Airbags · OH

Air bag did not inflate in a crash.

Filed Jan 7, 1997 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

Filed Dec 16, 1996 · Airbags · KY · crash

Driver was involved in an accident when he rearended another vehicle at 35 MPH airbag didn't deploy during accident, also fuel pump didn't shut off.

Filed Mar 15, 1996 · Airbags · IN · crash

Frontal collision, impact 12:00, position speed 30 MPH, dual airbags did not deploy.

Service bulletins that may apply

Jan 23, 1997 Service bulletinAir bag lamp flash-out code 33 on vehicles equiped with a passenger side air bag
Nov 29, 1996 Service bulletinWhen diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) on a...
Nov 1, 1996 Service bulletinDiagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open)

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Ford F-150 no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1996 Ford F-150?

10 of 324 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford F-150 (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford F-150?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford F-150

Fire or smoke 53 Adaptive cruise 24 ABS 14 Tire blowout 13 Fuel leak 11 Fuel pump 9 Pulling 9 Ball joint 5

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