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2002 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash

19 of the 821 complaints about the 2002 Ford F-150 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
47,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

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 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 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 Apr 2, 2009 · Airbags · 37,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving 35 MPH, a vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle. He slammed on the brakes and rear-ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe chest pains from striking the steering column and his leg sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away by the insurance company, but they were unable to determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The insurance agent determined that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Airbags · 84,000 miles · AZ · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on the highway in stop and go traffic, the vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt and no injuries were sustained. There was extensive damage to front of the vehicle; the insurance adjustor deemed the vehicle a total loss. The police was alerted and a report was taken. A manufacturing representative inspected the vehicle and determined the airbags should have not deployed due to the impact and no defect was found. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Airbags · 113,100 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the driver and passenger side airbag failed to deploy in a frontal impact at 35 to 40mph. Seat belts were in use and minor injuries were sustained. The air bag warning light was not illuminated prior to the accident. The vehicle has been to the dealership however they are unable to determine why the airbags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Airbags · 116,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Crash, front impact, 2002 ford f150 pick-up, 4 door, crew cab, larit. Vechile was total loss. The air bag did not deploy. This was the only accident this vechile was involved in. Injuries.

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Airbags · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: consumer states his vehicle rolled over and slid for approximately 75 feet and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle has been totaled and it has not been inspected as to why the airbags did not deploy. The consumer states he has a neck sprain and a couple other things and his son was also injured. There was a police report taken, #10900633. The accident occurred at mile marker 95.1 on east bound ohio turnpike 8090 on june 28, 2005.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Airbags · 47,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

While driving. In a 45 mile speed zone consumer's vehicle had a head-on collision. Driver's side air bag did not deploy. Consumer sustained neck injuries. *ak. Police report and pictures of collision enclosed.

Filed Sep 9, 2004 · Airbags · CA · crash

My husband was has involved in an automobile accident on july 24, 2004. He was driving a 2002 ford f-150 xl. He lost control of the vehicle and he rolled over several times. The air bags did not deploy. I am very concerned about this situation due to the fact that this was a life-threatening situation. My husband could have had sustained severe head injuries because the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Airbags · 41,000 miles · OK · crash

While driving the consumer lost control of the vehicle and as a result the vehicle landed in a ditch. The frontal air bags failed to deployed on impact. *nm the vehicle was repaired with many new parts. The consumer is concerned that the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle becomes involved in another accident.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2002 Ford F-150 no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Ford F-150?

19 of 821 owner complaints about the 2002 Ford F-150 (2%) 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 2002 Ford F-150?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 2002 Ford F-150

Fire or smoke 91Adaptive cruise 41Tire blowout 29Loss of power 27Seat belt 21Wipers 20Fuel smell 17Stalling 15Engine failure 14Water leak 12Misfire 11Fuel leak 10Headlights 10Door locks 9Won't start 9Ball joint 8Check engine light 8ABS 6Airbag light 6Knocking 6Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Overheating 5Sudden acceleration 5Whining noise 5

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