2003 Ford F-150 airbags problems

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · GA · crash

Well the passenger side in front seat seat belt needs replaced due to getting stuck after front airbags in dash and steering wheel after deployment from barley tapping a vehicle in front of the truck

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 145,800 miles · NV · crash · 2 injuries

On november 01,2020 I was involved in a vehicle rollover in my ford f150 2003 which the airbags did not deploy. Airbag light was on and seatbelt locked I was entertaining intersection and almost through it when another vehicle ran the stop light causing me to rollover one in half times. Airbag did not deploy and seat almost detached from cab.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Airbags · 116,807 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford f150. While driving 55 MPH the vehicle slid on black ice causing the vehicle to collide with the guard rail several times. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated prior to the collision. The airbags did not deploy in the vehicle. The contact stated that he suffered whiplash and bruised muscles that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated he was able to drive the vehicle to his place of employment however, the he drive slowly as the vehicle was shaking. The vehicle was towed 2 days later by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The contact was unaware of the air bags failure was diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was available. The failure mileage was 116,807.

Filed Mar 17, 2019 · Airbags · 253,000 miles · MO · 1 injury

My son was driving down the main street in our town going the speed limit, crossed over the railroad crossing and both airbags deployed even though there had been no collision or impact other than the small bump of the railroad crossing. Thankfully, it did not cause him to lose control of the vehicle. The impact of the airbag did slightly injure his wrist, he did not seek medical treatment. The horn blew continuously until he unhooked it. However the truck was fully drivable immediately, so he called us asking what to do and we had him drive it home. There was no wreck or any kind of impact that should have made the airbags deploy. The truck is in the same working order that it was previously except for both front airbags are deployed. The airbags have never been tampered with that we are aware of. We are not the original owners of the truck, however. This incident was reported to our insurance company.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · NM

Horn cruise control not working started when driving down the road in town

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 200,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was traveling 285-west in decatur, ga., around 3:30 pm eastern time, when I was in a a multi-car accident. I was in the lane closest to the grass, when a dodge ram four door truck hit my f-150 super crew cab 2003. The driver hit my driver side backdoor, and then he hit me again on the driver side front bumper, and spun me off the road into a wooded area with large trees and a ravine. I then had a head on collision with a large tree. I called on the name jesus three times, then my truck turned 180 degrees and that turned me around going into the ravine backwards. I felt myself come out of my seat with my seat belt on. My bench seat went into recline, then my head went backwards, then forward. My airbag did not deploy. I did research, when I noticed a website called "wekeepitsafe". The database shows 144,000 ford f-150 2003's recalled for failure of airbag deployment due to a malfunction in the steering wheel column. I called ford's motor head quarters. The first number was (313)323-9100, then I was transferred to 1‑866‑436‑7332. I spoke with a rep by the name of mel, and he gave me a choice of monetary compensation or a truck. I declined, due to the fact that I was heavily medicated with hydrocodone for head, neck, and shoulder pain. I suffer from excruciating head aches, stabbing pain in my ear, and numbness/tingling/and pain in my back and legs. I have scheduled an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist, because my primary care physician is unable to assist. My case number is: #cas10200415. I am fond of ford pickup super crew cabs. I have a picture showing the airbag.and the picture proves that the airbag light indicator shows that it is working, if you look on the right side lower corner other picture by the gear shift. I spoke with mel at 11:24 am eastern time.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, shoulder, both legs, and lower back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 09/08/16*lj

Filed May 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 143,000 miles · CA · crash · 4 injuries

Pulling into a parking space in front of a medical clinic, going maybe 5 -8 MPH and I had the brake depressed and suddenly the vehicle lunged forward at full throttle and hit a building--you can see the skid mark in the first picture. I ended up hitting a building and when it got stopped the tires just kept spinning until I shut it off. The air bags did not deploy, myself and my grandchildren were hurt. Major building damage as well. Mileage at time this happened 140,000

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Airbags · WV · crash · fire · 1 injury

I was pulling out of my rd onto wolf pen , my dog tried to get on my lap, he made me total my truck as soon as , I hit the driver airbag tried to deploy but it cought fire and the guy that stopped told me to get out my truck was on fire !! I've had bad neck problems and back problems, I don't appreciate how ford motor company ?! Treated me !!!!!!

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 195,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at 50 MPH and caused the contact to lose control. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a median wall and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head and eye injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 195,000.