2002 Ford F-150 airbags problems

Filed May 2, 2023 · Airbags · 280,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 50 MPH, she crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact's wife was taken to the hospital where she was treated for a concussion, multiple hematomas to her right thigh, right abdomen, and head; as well as three fractures on her vertebrae. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent tow yard where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact was informed by his insurance that the vehicle was a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 300,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving on freeway when a car that was traveling in an excess of 80+ miles and rear-ended my 2002 ford f 150. My truck was totaled and my drivers seat back frame broke from right side and none of my airbags deployed. I ended up in the hospital for 3 days. I had a concussion, neck injury, knees and re-injured my back. I was lucky to be alive.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact's father owned a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration without warning. While in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated and spun out of control. The driver struck a curb to avoid crashing into other vehicles in the parking lot. As a result, the vehicle went airborne and struck a telephone pole, but continued to accelerate at a high rate of speed upon touching the ground. The vehicle then drove over another curb and crashed into some bushes. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed and placed in storage. The contact's father no longer owns the vehicle because he is deceased due to unrelated circumstances. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified later of the crash. The failure mileage was not available. *tt updated 9/19/18

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Airbags · CA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver crashed into the rear of a trailer that was stalled in the middle of an intersection. The interior of the vehicle started to burn. The fire department extinguished the fire. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact did not know whether a fire report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed May 27, 2016 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that after being involved in a crash, the driver side air bag deployed and started emitting sparks. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy after a head-on crash occurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot where the insurance company deemed the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Airbags · 42,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the airbag warning light would illuminate at any time. The dealer was notified, but informed the contact that there were no recalls related to this failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. Updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated the air bag light started staying on or flashing intermittently. Now, the light stays on constantly. Updated 10/03/11

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Airbags · 76,500 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for repairs. The manufacturer advised the contact that because his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) that they would not be able to provide any assistance. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current mileage was approximately 79,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 76,500. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle and shifted into drive gear, both frontal air bags deployed. The contact stated that the air bags deployed when he placed his foot on the accelerator pedal. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told that the air bags were not under warranty and there was no recall, but they would perform a diagnostic test to see what caused the air bags to deploy. The contact stated that the air bag light was not on when the failure occurred.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While traveling 20 MPH, the frontal driver and passenger air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was not involved in a crash. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.