My son rear ended another vehicle at about 35 MPH air bags didn't deploy other vehicle was stopped
2008 Ford Focus: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 250 complaints about the 2008 Ford Focus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The airbags did not deploy when the car rear ended another vehicle.
My vehicle was in a head on collision in which the air bags failed to deploy on the driver side and passenger side, which in turn caused significant injury to both parties occupying the vehicle at the time of the accident.
I was driving a ford focus 2008 at approximately 15-20 MPH in traffic and drove directly into the back of another vehicle without breaking. The other vehicle, a lexus sedan was stopped. The ford focus was up to date on all safety inspections and airbags were set on. In spite of this, no airbags deployed and I sustained a head injury from the collision.
I was in an accident where I rear ended a truck on the highway going approximately 50 MPH. There was an accident to the right of me on the highway shoulder and I looked to my right as I saw a guy get out of his car. I swerved and looked forward. It was at that time that I saw a truck completely stopped in front of me. I hit the truck and did complete damage to my car. I am concerned because there was extreme damage to my vehicle and my driver's airbag did not deploy. I had no passengers in the car, no other airbag deployed. My state police trooper who was on the scene said to file a complaint because my airbags most definitely should have deployed. I suffered some injuries and I am looking into this matter further. I just hope in the mean time this doesn't happen to someone else as it could be fatal for them.
My car spun and hit a guard rail on the back bumper. This then pushed the car across the road where the front end hit the side of a mountain. I hit my head on the driver side of the car during the impact and was knocked unconscious and had to be taken to the hospital. My front air bag and my side curtain airbag did not deploy.
2008 ford focus air bags never deployed in car crash, car flipped one and a half times after spinning out.
I was rear ended while stopped at a red light in my 2008 ford focus. It was a very high speed impact (est. 60-70 MPH) that threw me into the car in front of me. My car was totaled and the air bags never deployed. I had a certified mechanic record the computer and look at the damages. He stated that the air bags should have deployed from the damages to the front sensor as well as the side impact sensor. I am still dealing with my injuries a year and a half later. Two vertebrae in my back were crushed.
I was driving nw on sr626 about 45 MPH when a white car pulled from stop sign striking my car in the pass side, hitting rear tire and body just in front of tire as I was swerving left to miss car. At impact my car spun 180 degrees sliding backwards into a deep ditch, on right side of road, rolling onto drivers side then back onto all four wheels. The airbags never deployed as I was tossed around inside car hitting my head, neck and left shoulder area causing injury. I did have my lap and shoulder belt on and in the correct position.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in head on collision and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor bruising and back pain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 1/23/13 *cn updated 02/11/2013
Air bags failed to deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated as she was driving someone rear ended her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not hugged her tight enough. The contact hit her head on the steering wheel and was driven to the hospital because she received a cut above her eye and had to have stitches. There is a police report if needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repair. The contact stated she informed the dealer but had not called the ford manufacturer. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 03/18/10 *bf updated 05/05/10.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
- Risk
- This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 07V541000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Ford Focus no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2008 Ford Focus?
15 of 250 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Focus (6%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Ford Focus?
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 2008 Ford Focus
Door locks 48Stalling 10Airbag light 7Won't start 7ABS 5Hesitation 5Loss of power 5
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