2018 Ford F-150: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 5, 2026 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · WV · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and hauling a trailer, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact drove the vehicle into a ditch to stop it. The message "Low Brake Fluid" was displayed, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The front driver's side tire was damaged from the ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2025 · Seats · CO · crash · 1 injury

I was rear ended by a driver going approximately 35-45mph while I was coming to a near stop at a stop light, driver struck me totalling my vehicle and gaming me up to the right and down into the ditch alongside the road, my airbags never deployed but at fault party aurbags did. At some point during the accident most likely during the initial impact the driver side seat of my f150 broke resulting in my seat laying flat and me laying on top of it. The seat was a powered movement seat, the seat appears to have broke the back rest movement or retaining device. The seat failing to keep me in the correct upright position may have attributed to a severe back injury. Vehicle was taken to insurance salvage yard by state farm, was also investigated by state farm insurance adjuster but any additional info was not provided to me beyond the vehicle is a total loss At the time of the accident no warning lights were present however a emissions light was intermittent for 02 sensor, after the accident several lights were present for airbag/accident and rear parking aid sensors

Filed Jul 1, 2025 · Airbags, Steering · SC · crash

The contact owned a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at 20 MPH, the contact's son noticed an unusual sound. The steering wheel did not turn in the intended direction. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the steering wheel was detached and loose. The vehicle crashed into a nearby tree. The contact's son did not sustain any injuries. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company for inspection. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed; however, the information was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised that the vehicle needed to be inspected by the investigator. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 30, 2025 · Airbags · 137,447 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he attempted to avoid a slowdown on the highway. While attempting to avoid the slowdown, the contact's husband crashed into a parked vehicle on the highway. The air bags did not deploy upon collision. Due to the failure, the contact's husband injured his sternum and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was treated for a broken sternum. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic before the contact had the vehicle towed to a local Ford dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 137,447.

Filed May 3, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · 83,465 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that prior to the crash he had driven into some mud and the ABS and engine lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving in snow at approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. The driver made a sharp U-turn into a patch of grass and crashed into a fence, hydroplaned, and crashed into a dumpster. The contact sustained injuries to his back and neck that required medical attention. The passenger sustained unknown injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. There were no reported fires. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The insurance company evaluated the vehicle and towed it to another repair shop. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 83,465.

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving and slid off the road at a corner, when I impacted a tree, the airbag didnt deploy, although the vehicle immediately called 911. Curerntly the vehicle is at a chevy dealer waiting for insurance to finalize paperwork for a total loss. It can be inspected if requested. I cannot find someone to look at the failure without cost to myself. I feel that the airbag should have deployed due to the fact that the bumper was shoved into the engine , and the front of the vehicle was destroyed on impact. The insurance looked at vehicle, and did not feel the airbag deployment was worthy of investigating. The police did not inspect anything. No warning lamps or service indicators were lit prior to impact. I contacted the manufacturer, and they stated id have to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic. The insurance refused to send the vehicle to ford. I have neck strain and pain after the accident, and feel that had it deployed, I would be in much better shape. If the airbag deployment is set too high for impacts, then they are useless to prevent injury.

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · 66,000 miles · NY · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reserving the vehicle and shifting gears to drive when the vehicle accelerated independently forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she crashed into a parked vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. The contact began to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact did not have any injuries or seek medical attention. The contact stated there was a state trooper on the screen and witness the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to towing lot and then to a collision repair shop. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · Airbags · 31,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving down a divided road at an intersection, another vehicle ran into the front driver side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.the contact sustained injuries and had broken glass in their forearm that required medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 3,249 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage as a result the contact rear ended another vehicle. No warning lights illumniated. The contact stated no air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle stalled however, the vehicle was able to re start. No police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to chipola ford (4242 lafayette st, marianna, fl 32446) where the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,249.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · FL · crash · 1 injury

Was driving back to my office and on the on ramp from a highway to interstate 95 south. I eased left to merge onto the interstate going about 45mph and increasing speed when my steering wheel pulled left quickly on its own power and steered us head on towards the metal guard rail in the center median. I tried to pull right but there was resistance. I noticed an 'uphil decent fault' on my dash just before my truck struck the guard rail. Luckily I was able to last second pull the vehicle right enough where it wasn't a full head on collision and my employee in the passenger side was just sore after the fact. I am currently undergoing medical tests for back, neck and shoulder numbness as well as tension headaches . No airbags deployed! Ford said once the body is fixed where they can run tests they will see what can be done, but I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It literally tried to kill us. There was also a 'service advancetrack' light on the dash. I previously had those faults and the dealership said it was a wheel bearing that they needed to replace. Something is going on with these vehicles.

Filed Sep 8, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

2018 ford f-150 in motion approximately 45-50 MPH. Struck by oncoming vehicle. Airbags did not deploy and seatbelt failed to work properly. The consumer provided photos.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Airbags · 50 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle drove over black ice and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained whiplash injuries and a concussion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (nemer ford, 323 quaker rd, queensbury, ny 12804), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50.