Vehicle was in an accident with major front and damage and none of the airbags deployed
2004 Ford F-150 airbags problems
85 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 35 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 85
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 35
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal31
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module3
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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Ford F-150 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford F-150 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
- Risk
- The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V107000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Inadvertent airbag deployment
ODI opened this investigation based on reports of inadvertent airbag deployment.Data provided by Ford indicated that the airbag clockspring jumper wire, which is situated inside the steering wheel assembly, was installed in a manner that would allow it to rub (abrade) against a sharp metal edge on the nearby horn plate.Because the horn plate is electrically grounded the abrasion of an airbag wire on the sharp edge could cause a short circuit condition.As a result the airbag light may illuminate and/or the airbag may inadvertently deploy.Inadvertent deployments are most likely to occur during the airbag system's self-diagnostic test that initiates when the ignition switch is turned on.Ford modified the vehicle design in late January 2006 adding a protective tape over the sharp metal edge of the horn plate.Ford made additional design changes on MY 2007 vehicles to the horn plate, the clockspring jumper, and the connector layouts to further address this issue.ODI identified 318 deployment incidents with 121 alleged injury reports from subject vehicles.All but one of the incident and injury reports occurred in vehicles built before the January 2006 modification.In addition, there was one incident and alleged injury reported in the MY 2006 Mark LT vehicles that share the same design. In letters dated February 21 and April 11, 2011, Ford announced a recall of all of the approximately 1.3 million MY 2004-2006 F-150 vehicles built prior to January 24, 2006, the date the initial vehicle modification was made.In addition, approximately 14,000 MY 2006 Mark LT vehicles built prior to January 24, 2006 will also be recalled.Vehicles built after that date, which contain the modification, are not within the recall scope.Accordingly the investigation is closed.
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What 2004 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seatbelt pretensioners for all seats failed, and the frontal airbags for the driver seat and front passenger seat were inoperable. The seatbelt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty seatbelt pretensioners. A dealer was contacted and informed that parts were unavailable for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,800.
There is a recall on this vehicle
My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact was also informed that the repair could not be covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V107000 (Air Bags) because the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
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Air bag deployed suddenly while i was in the parked vehicle, it is available for inspection, has not been brought up to dealerships attention, no warning or light up on dash board to indicate problem
Problem is already a recall item, took in to get fixed and the warning light continues to stay on.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford f-150. While the contact's fiance was driving 35 MPH, a deer ran into the road and caused the driver to swerve and crash into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver sustained a broken left wrist and struck his head on the windshield. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The contact called conway ford (located at 2393 church st, conway, sc 29526, (843) 365-5596) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage were unknown. *ln*jb * pm consumer stated owner of the vehicle was her dad's which was purchased in 2000.
On september 16, 20018 I was involved in a traffic collusion. My vehicle was impacted enough for a total loss. My airbags never deployed.in the attached police report I am vehicle 2, I was heading from north to south on owensmouth street, vehicle 1 was traveling from west to east on victory. I was waiting at a red light. Another vehicle (vehicle 3)was waiting at the red light next to me. When the light turned green I began to drive and the vehicle 1 traveling east on victory ran a red light and slammed into the front of my vehicle. My airbag never went off and I now suffer from extreme pain in my right rib, left hip, major headaches and very severe neck pain.
Questions about the 2004 Ford F-150 airbags
Does the 2004 Ford F-150 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 85 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Ford F-150, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Ford F-150 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-150 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V107000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad airbags?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (101 complaints), 1997 (99 complaints) and 1994 (94 complaints).
Other 2004 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 863Engine 257Transmission 232Brakes 139Suspension 118Body 104Electrical 99Steering 75Fuel system 74Acceleration 70Tires 58Locks 23Wheels 21Lights 17Seat belts 17Seats 4Driver assistance 2
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