Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module), the dealer was contacted to secure an appointment for repairs. The dealer advised that there was a waiting list of eighty customers who needed repairs but the parts needed were not available. The contact was unable to schedule and appointment for repairs and the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the waiting period. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.
2005 Ford F-150 airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated after receiving the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 11v107000: ( air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer schedule an appointment but later stated to the contact that the parts were not available. The dealer stated they would call the contact when the parts were available. The contact was not notified regarding the part availability. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and they also stated the parts were not available and did not provide any indication on when the parts would be available. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the recall remedy repair not being performed. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the deler replaced the part. Updated 07/28/11
I cannot get the recall parts for the airbags on my 2005 ford f150. No one has them!!! And cannot say when they will be in. What if something happens in the meantime???? And why do a recall if you don't have the parts!!!! Outrageous.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the dealer stated they were unable to repair the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) because the manufacturer did not provide the parts. The current mileage on the vehicle was 80,000. Updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the component has not failed. 07/15/11
In a three car accident. The 1st car turned on their signal at the same time attempted to turn into their driveway, the 2nd car hit the 1st car from the rear, as my f-150 approached the 2nd vehicle, I applied the brakes to stop before colliding into 2nd vehicle and the brakes became soft and did not slow the f-150, the f-150 was traveling at well below the posted speed limit, air-bags did not deploy, there fore hitting the 2nd vehicle in the rear causing almost no damage to 2nd vehicle and causing an almost totaled front end to the f-150 with close to $13000 in damage to f-150. No major injuries were reported, only minor back pain to both persons in f-150 were concurred.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The driver suffered minor injuries as a result of deployment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure yet the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/13/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that as he entered the vehicle and started the ignition, the driver side air bag deployed independently. He received injuries to the arm and was knocked unconscious from being struck by the air bag. The contact was then transported to the hospital. The vehicle was not neither inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 59,300.
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 f-150. The contact was driving 1 MPH in reverse when the front driver side air bag independently deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure but received no assistance. The manufacturer was then contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic test was performed and the results were sent to the manufacturer where the concluded that they would not provide any further assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 197,000.
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. The contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without any warning and the vehicle was not impacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to diagnose why the failure occurred. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,662. Updated 4/11/2011 *cn the consumer stated her left arm was bruised and there was swelling from the impact. The truck was repaired at the consumers expense. Updated 08/22/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, the front driver air bag abruptly deployed without warning. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but not repaired. The contact stated prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times for an intermittent illumination of the air bag warning indicator however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 03/31/11*lj updated 04/22/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was also contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,100. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/05/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently while driving any speed. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000. Updated 01/11/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I had just shifted into reverse, and looking over my right shoulder began backing out of a business parking lot, when suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. I experienced cuts and bruising to my left forearm and a redness appearance of my left side neck and face.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 pickup truck. The contact started the vehicle and the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained minor injuries to his arm and chest from the air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the dealer was called and the contact informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that he would have to seek advisement from the manufacturer. The contact stated that he used a pocket knife to remove the remainder of the air bag from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 10/28/10. *j updated 10/28/10
I have a 2005 ford f-150. When I started my truck last week and put it into drive to pull away from my parking spot my airbag deployed. I have taken my truck in and they told me chaffed wires caused the problem.
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 f150. The contact stated that he was at a complete stop when the air bags deployed. The contact sustained major injuries to his stomach. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle. They also stated that they would like to inspect the vehicle to determine why the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 87000.
While leaving to go to work I got in my truck (2005 f-150) and started it. Waited a few seconds to warm up the motor, and went to put in reverse (never put into gear) airbag deployed. My right hand including thumb and 1st finger was injured with lacerations. I took pictures and went to ford dealer while still bleeding and shocked and stunned of what had happened. Dealer wanted me to pay out of pocket 1,300 plus some dollars or to claim on insurance. Insurance wouldn't pay for it because there no collisions.
Stopped for fuel after fueling started the vehicle, put the truck in gear rolled about 10 feet when I braked before entering into traffic the driver side airbag deployed while I was completely stopped. The deployment caused minor cuts and bruising to both wrist and my chest.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving at 5 MPH, the air bags independently deployed without being involved in a crash. The contact sustained bruises to his left hand. The dealer would not provide any assistance and advised that the vehicle would be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired or investigated for the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag deployed. He stated that there was a loud noise when the air bag deployed and his clothes were stained from the material in the air bag. The vehicle was towed to and was currently at an authorized ford dealer. The approximate failure and current mileages were 65,000.
2005 ford f150 airbag deployed for no reason while I was in reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving approximately 10 MPH in reverse, the frontal air bag deployed without warrant. The contact sustained unknown injuries when the air bag deployed. The manufacturer stated that if the contact waived all rights for any future claims then they would repair the air bag. The manufacturer stated that the unwarranted air bag deployment would be investigated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,757 and the current mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling when the air bags suddenly deployed. The passenger side deployed first and the driver side deployed twenty seconds later. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop but the cause of the failure was unknown at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 35,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The contact sustained a mild head injury and a sprained wrist. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection and diagnosis but the dealer could not explain why the failure occurred. The air bag was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 122,533. The current mileage was 122,535.
I went out to my truck this morning , started it, and the passenger side air bag went off, broke the front windshield.
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