Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to lock into it's buckle. The buckle fails to activate the lock and release the seat belt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH when a vehicle slipped on ice in front of their vehicle, in order to avoid crashing, the contact ended up steering into a nearby ditch crashing into trees. The seat belt buckle failed to secure the seat belt causing it to swing and hit the contact. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the seat belt caused his teeth to be fractured and medical attention was needed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who had not diagnosed anything regarding the seat belt as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,00.
2005 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash
19 of the 1,112 complaints about the 2005 Ford F-150 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was at a complete stop. Truck was rear ended (by vehicle going about 35 MPH) and then pushed into the vehicle directly in front. Impact was enough to cause the driver's seat to break, but the air bags never deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While reversing at 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into the front of one vehicle and the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Front end collision into the rear of another truck. Whole front end damaged through radiator, hood, headlights, bumpers etc. Airbag never deployed and upon return of vehicle after repairs, I am now getting a code 42 that the sensor is bad and after research find out there is a recall on this but for the opposite reason but also now understand there are corrosion issues with the connection of the sensor also. Hope this helps. Please advise what to do, will ford fix this whole problem and replace with a new sensor and the wire chaffing problem? Thank you in advance!
I was traveling south coming to a intersection when a vehicle traveling north and decided to turn and hit me! He was travel 50 MPH. The driver received 2 tickets at crash site also 1 ticket 3 minute before crash. I almost drove 1/3 into his car. No air bag went off in my vehicle. My hips have been hurting ever since crash. Allstate forced me to settle them. I believe if airbag went off my hips would be fine! X-rays show them 1" out of aliment and I need to continually see a chiropractor
Hit a tree full force damaging the front of the truck, seat belt was buckled and air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that the air bag sensors were not functioning. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the driver crashed into a tree that had fallen and obstructed the roadway. As the vehicle rolled over the impaled tree, one of the tree branches fractured the front windshield and struck the driver. The air bags did not deploy and the driver was killed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were unknown. Updated 04/10/12*lj updated 06/07/12
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving approximately 45 MPH with the four wheel drive activated during icy road conditions and forced the contact to crash into a ditch and a tree . The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injuries. There was no mention of a police report. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) yet the failure recurred one week after repairs. The contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for further diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/03/11*lj the dealer informed the consumer the front impact sensor was causing the air bag light to illuminate, indicating the air bags would not deploy if an accident occurred. Updated 07/01/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 . While driving 35 MPH the vehicle's tires bounced on gravel and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained face and wrist injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were 63482.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 35 MPH in fair weather conditions, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries; however, the contact was concerned about the air bags not deploying. The current and failure mileages were 32,684. Updated 05/13/09 *bf the consumer stated it was a minor fender bender and the police were not called. Updated 05/20/09. *jb updated 06/17/09 *bf updated 06/17/09.*jb updated 06/24/09.
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
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-150 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2005 Ford F-150?
19 of 1,112 owner complaints about the 2005 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 2005 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Ford F-150
Power windows 180Stalling 65Check engine light 43Knocking 38Loss of power 36Engine failure 35Brake failure 29Airbag light 27Grinding brakes 23Fire or smoke 23Jerking 21Tire blowout 19Fuel pump 18Sudden acceleration 16Transmission failure 16Misfire 15Power steering loss 14Adaptive cruise 12Won't start 11Harsh shifting 10Seat belt 10Slipping 10ABS 9Ball joint 9Shudder 8Fuel smell 6Headlights 6Hesitation 6Won't shift 5
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