2013 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 31, 2025 · Airbags, Transmission · 152,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear into a lower gear, and the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. As a result of the failure, the vehicle crashed into bushes. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. The contact sustained a left foot injury; however, no medical attention was sought. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed, and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact further stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on another occasion, the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp mode and remained in 3rd gear. The contact also reported that the vehicle felt sluggish when attempting to accelerate from a stop, with the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for warranty coverage due to exceeding the warranty limits of 10 years or 150,000 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was running rough and there was a strong burning smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS fuse was overheating, was damaging the brake pads and rotors, and was causing the vehicle to overheat. The mechanic advised the contact to remove the ABS fuse, and the contact removed the fuse. The vehicle was later taken to another independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related to the ABS module. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and approaching the stop light, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped prematurely. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the vehicle decelerated but failed to stop as intended and crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact hit the right leg shin area against the dashboard and sustained a punctured wound on the leg. The contact also sustained a swollen right leg and back pain. The emergency units physically examined the contact and recommended medical assistance for the right leg injury. The contact later went to urgent care but could not afford the cost of the medical care. The contact then treated the injuries at home. It was unknown whether the other driver sustained injuries. There was no property damage. A police report was filed but the contact did not have the information available. The police determined that it was a no-fault accident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hot

Filed Jul 28, 2023 · Engine · 182,000 miles · TN · fire · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the passenger noticed smoke underneath the hood. The driver pulled over, opened the hood, and noticed smoke and fire between the fire wall and engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact and other motorists extinguished the fire. The fire department was on the scene. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained burns, but no medical attention was provided. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to his family residence. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Transmission · 140,248 miles · MS · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65-67 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bag warning light, the power train and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, The speedometer and the odometer ceased to work. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A police report was filed. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that he was a certified mechanic and had diagnosed that the lead frame assembly needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he had received a notice of Ford Campaign Number: 19N01. The local dealer and other unknown dealers were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they did not have the parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,248.

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Airbags · FL · crash

sept 11 I was leaving a parking garage, I backed out of my parking space, drove toward the first turn when the sole came off my shoe blocked the gas pedal wide open sending my truck into a support column on the lower level. The damage was extensive but my airbags did not deploy, the seat belt left bruise and and some soreness but to date no other injuries. My insurance told me today they are gonna 'total' the vehicle. 2013 Ford F150 Supercrew Cab

Filed Aug 9, 2021 · 148,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at highway speed,her USB port had initially failed to operate as needed and that soon after, the display screen had drawn completely blank. The contact's daughter had pulled over and restarted the vehicle multiple times but the failure persisted. As she proceeded to drive the vehicle at 40 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted as the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact hit another vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No medical attention was given at the scene; however, his daughter did suffer minor bruising. The whereabouts of the other driver was unknown. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they have yet to inspect or diagnose the failure. The contact stated that his vehicle was previously placed under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V433000 (POWER TRAIN) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · AR · crash

I was driving to work at 6:10 in the morning. We just turned on the highway. We were travelling between 40 and 45 MPH. There was a horse in my lane and I did not see it. We hit the horse in the front of the truck. The airbags did not go off. We were not injured but the airbags should have gone off.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Airbags · CO · crash

2013 ford f-150. Consumer provides additional documentation for case regard vehicle crashing into a rock wall barrier and the front driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. *as

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 45,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

03/31/17 VIN [xxx] was rear ended at 80 MPH. [xxx] was pushed into the concrete center divider upon impact the drivers airbag failed to deploy, resulting in injury to the driver. Drivers side curtains deployed. Vehicle is preserved in evidence. Detailed photos and police report are available of inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · WV · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The side air bags deployed, but the frontal air bags did not deploy. The contact was ejected out of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and face, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Airbags · 41,000 miles · AK · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 MPH on a two lane road, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle veered to the left, sideswiping another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

I was in a wreck my truck was hit right on the airbag sensor so hard that it was pushed into the radiator and my airbags did not deploy caused me to hit my head off the window tow truck driver couldn't believe the airbags didn't go off police report filed failure milage was 80000.