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2017 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash

12 of the 1,469 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
16,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 29, 2023 · Airbags · NM · crash · 1 injury

On 07-15-2023 A girl rana stop sign and hit my truck quite hard on the Drivers side just in front of the door. It was so violent that my head, shoulder, arm, and left hand shattered the drivers window in each place they hit. Pictures show all 4 definitive places where each body part hit. I incurred a fracture on my left hand, shoulder, and head pain. I had to really force the drivers door open. It bent the front end around and I had to force the passenger door open. The side airbags didn't deploy. At the time of the accident all I felt was my hand and was slightly dizzy but didn't feel like I needed medical attention. The next day I knew I needed medical attention and went to the urgent care. I am now getting unusual headaches on the left and rear side of my head. I do not normally get headaches and am rarely ever sick. I have an appointment with my doctor to get checked out on Monday. I really feel that the side airbags should have deployed. Why even have them if they done deploy.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Body, Engine · 35,000 miles · LA · crash · 3 injuries

Driver side airbag did not deploy on a frontal crash. My daughter was driving hwy 583 in wilkinson county ,mississippi when the vehicle went off the pavement striking two large trees.*dt

Filed Apr 6, 2020 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · CA · crash

Rear ended car at high rate of speed on freeway. Other vehicle was traveling between 0-10mph. My vehicle was around 65. Was initially told airbag lights were on indicating they deployed. No airbags deployed in accident. My vehicle was deemed a total loss

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Airbags · 27,440 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy during a front impact crash. I was traveling on highway 127 in frankfort ky when I noticed a vehicle in front of me hit their brakes going through a green light. I instantly applied my brakes to rapidly slow down, before I was able to come to a stop my vehicle made contact with the vehicle in front of me.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Airbags · 16,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact was approaching green light at the intersection and did not see the other vehicle approaching from the right side and crashed into the vehicle driver side door. The contact sustained a concussion and a laceration to the top of the head. The other driver injury was unknown. No airbags deployed. There was medical attention contacted. The contact was taken to the hospital where the contact received several staples to the head. A police report was filed. The vehicle receive damages to the grill and side panel, bumper. The other vehicle received damages to the driver side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer bohn ford 3737 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058 (504) 347-7000 were a diagnosed test was performed but no failure was found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Airbags · 1,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the vehicle was in two additional crashes and the air bags did not deploy. In one crash, the driver sustained an injured right arm that required medical attention. Dick smith ford (7201 garners ferry rd, columbia, sc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

11/07/18 on hwy 295 lawrence nj head on with a guardrail at 65 miles airbag did not deploy

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Acceleration · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving 55 MPH, the throttle/accelerator pedal became stuck. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop and rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor body aches that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to astro ford of mississippi (10350 auto mall pkwy, d'iberville, ms 39540, (855) 322-5745); however, the contact was not sure if the vehicle was still drivable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 5,982 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a collision wherein it "t-boned" a vehicle stopped across a roadway at 60mph. I was traveling straight in the left lane of a divided highway. The steering hub airbag did not deploy, and the shoulder harness did not prevent me from striking the steering wheel hub , which failures resulted in breaking my sternum. I also received a whiplash.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 54,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact inquired about a recall for brake failure. While driving 40 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floorboard. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged and the vehicle was not driveable. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. The contact filed a complaint with ford motors and was advised to call the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Locks · 3,200 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving, the front driver's door opened independently. As the driver attempted to close the door, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver sustained head, neck, and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to springfield ford lincoln (50 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the remedy failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,200. *tt

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Airbags · 350 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Dakota traveling 50-55 MPH on interstate 95 hit ford traveling 20 MPH near exit ramp causing ford to hit cadillac traveling 10mph causing cadillac to hit murano, resulting in 4 car accident. 2017 ford took brunt of hits due to speed of dakota. 2017 ford deemed totaled. Airbags on 2017 ford did not deploy, though sensors appeared activated--see photos that show lights on. All interviewed at bodyshop, insurance adjuster etc. Don't understand why air bag didn't deploy considering the speed of hit from behind and the force of hits on both sides, damage, and sensors activated.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported August 28, 2017 · 650 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Recall number 17V529000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Ford F-150 no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2017 Ford F-150?

12 of 1,469 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150 (1%) 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 2017 Ford F-150?

There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Ford F-150

Check engine light 113Door locks 97Jerking 71Harsh shifting 64Won't shift 64Transmission failure 59Stalling 49Loss of power 45Knocking 34Engine failure 33Slipping 33Fire or smoke 32Hesitation 29Brake failure 26Grinding brakes 25Power steering loss 25Adaptive cruise 21Backup camera 21Overheating 21Shudder 21ABS 12Won't start 12Start-stop 11Misfire 10Wipers 10Key fob 9Screen failure 7Warning lights 7Tire blowout 5

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