2006 Ford Fusion: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 2, 2023 · Airbags · MS · crash · 2 injuries

The contact's daughter owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the steering wheel was locked, making it difficult to control the vehicle. As a result of losing control of the vehicle, the contact's daughter was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, after which the driver's side air bags failed to deploy. The passenger-side air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it remained. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. The contact's daughter was taken to the Emergency Room and treated for injuries to her head, left shoulder, and left leg. The other driver was also transported to the Emergency Room and treated for undisclosed injuries. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Airbags · 254,447 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact's husband was driving in poor weather conditions speed unknown, hit ice and the vehicle skidded into a streetlight pole on the passenger side door. The vehicle caromed across the road and hit the opposite curb and rolled onto the roof. The contact stated she was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact said that the driver’s side airbags did not deploy, and the passenger side airbags deployed but did not inflate. The police wrote out a traffic report and the driver were transported by ambulance to a hospital with injuries to his back, neck and head requiring emergency surgery. The passenger was being taken by the contact to a hospital today sustaining head pain and wrist pain. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle will not be repaired. The contact stated that she had received a recall letter for the air bags and that the vehicle had been taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,4447.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Airbags · 226,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, left the roadway, and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and soreness. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Ballentine ford (1305 sc-72, greenwood, sc 29649, (864) 223-6656) was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 226,000.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Airbags, Body · TX · crash

I have already contacted the federal safety agency, reference # 11119887, I explained that the vehicle was sold to me on january 21, 2017 by al piemonte ford dealership in illinois. I had no knowledge that the vehicle already had an airbag recall on it and they sold it to me without disclosing this information. They later sent me my first recall notice in the mail 16s26 / the federal safety agency recall 16v‑384 we were involved in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy. When I went to my local ford dealer, where I was told to go, the ford dealership informed us that the recall was only for the passenger side not for the driver side airbag. I showed them proof of our accident including pictures from the insurance showing the ford dealer that neither of the airbags deployed during the accident. We provided proof and paperwork to the ford dealer. They only replaced one airbag for free and forced us to pay $536.41 out of pocket. This is our only vehicle and we have a small child. They told us the fact that the driver side did not deploy during the car accident is not there problem and there is nothing that they could do; so we had no other choice, we we're forced to have both airbags replaced. I have an official complaint put in with ford company, complaint # [xxx] I sent this complaint to their customer relationship center in michigan. I also sent this complaint to the al piemonte ford in melrose park, il where the vehicle was originally purchased. I also put in a complaint with the federal trade commission, office of defect investigation complaint #100426513 I have not heard back from anyone! No response back from ford, no response back from the federal trade commission and no response back from the federal safety agency. Do you have an update or any status on my complaint? Please advise. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, back, and head injuries that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle sustained back, face, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to star ford lincoln (located at 1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 956-0977) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 120,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Airbags did not deploy during car accident. Airbags recalled by takata are far more dangerous, basically dead airbags. The vehicle was in motion, another recall with the carpets being recalled as well, resulting in excessive speed from the carpet pressing on the gas peddle, causing the accident.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Airbags · 113,750 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). While driving 55 MPH, the driver in the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The other driver was injured, but the contact was unaware if medical attention was required. The contact was not injured. The contact's vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility for repaires, but the cause of the air bag failure was not determined. The dealer (mccombs ford west, 7111 northwest loop 410, san antonio, tx 78238, (877) 272-2124) stated that recall parts may be available in late september of 2018. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,750.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 250,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The passenger side air bag did not deploy; however, the driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained cuts and bruises, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. *tt updated 10/2/18

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Airbags · 183,846 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While the vehicle was idling, the contact was involved in a rear end collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer was not notified. The contact sustained shoulder and head injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,846.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle in front abruptly stopped causing the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 167,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 85,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle causing it to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not lock. The contact sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2012 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy, which caused the contact's chest to strike the steering wheel. The contact sustained back, neck, hip and chest injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were unknown.